In Praia Grande, on the coastline of São Paulo, a group of fishermen faced hefty penalties totaling R$ 703,000 as enforced by the Environmental Military Police (PMAmb) for operating an illegal fishing net measuring approximately 18 kilometers. This net exceeded the legal limit of 3 kilometers by six times, representing a significant violation of Brazilian fishing regulations. This incident underscores the ongoing issues of overfishing and illegal practices in the region, which are detrimental to marine ecosystems.

During the enforcement operation, authorities seized around 2,875 kilograms of various fish and 5 kilograms of white shrimp, in addition to the illegal net and the wooden vessel used for fishing. The confiscated catch will be donated to registered institutions, although the names of these organizations were not disclosed. The operation highlights the vigilance of the PMAmb in monitoring and regulating fishing activities along Brazil's coastal areas to protect marine biodiversity.

The enforcement actions taken by the PMAmb were part of a broader initiative to ensure compliance with environmental laws aimed at preserving the fragile marine environments around São Paulo. The incident in Praia Grande raises important questions about illegal fishing practices and the responsibility of local fishermen to adhere to fishery regulations, which are crucial for maintaining healthy fish stocks and ecosystems.