Too Bad I Take Things Seriously

Chapter 884: Chapter 340: Is Fishing Considered Illegal Harvesting?!

But these people...

Even with so many people watching, they continue to lie without turning red or gasping for breath.

They falsely claim these fish were caught by themselves in the river.

"Unless you provide proof that these fish were released by that old man, otherwise, the fish I caught have nothing to do with you at all!"

The middle-aged man glared at Qin Mu, his expression somewhat unfriendly.

The four women next to him echoed: "That’s right, we usually catch fish in the river when we’re free, these fish are from the Jin River, what do they have to do with you?"

"Old man, I’m telling you, don’t rely on your age to act superior, we won’t fall for your tricks!"

"Not to mention these fish aren’t yours, even if they were, since you’ve released them, they’re a part of nature, what right do you have to make us release them?"

"We absolutely will not release them!"

"..."

The seven people before them were extremely adamant.

One person spoke after another.

They had no intention of returning or releasing the fish.

"You... you... you guys are just too shameless!"

Li Weiguo was so angry with the seven people that his face turned red, pointing at them as he was about to curse.

But ultimately, he held back.

He took a deep breath and turned to Qin Mu beside him, seeking help: "Xiao Qin, what’s your take on this..."

Qin Mu nodded slightly, signaling Li Weiguo to calm down first.

Then he focused on the seven people with unfriendly expressions.

He spoke plainly: "So you want evidence, right?"

The leading middle-aged man squinted his eyes slightly and nodded, saying: "Exactly, unless you can provide evidence!"

His name was Qi Lianglei.

He lived nearby.

The other six people...

Were his relatives of various sorts.

Normally...

When they had nothing to do, they liked to stroll around the downstream area of the Jin River.

Because...

Not far upstream of the Jin River, people often released large quantities of fish.

These fish...

Basically have lost any trace of wildness.

Being domesticated for so long, they lost their vitality.

Easy to catch.

It wasn’t the first time they had done this, they had been caught by people releasing fish before.

But...

Without evidence, others couldn’t do anything to them.

They neither stole nor robbed.

They just caught a few fish downstream in the river.

Not of great value.

The fish in each of their buckets added up to less than a hundred pounds.

Converted to money...

No more than a thousand or two thousand yuan.

So the matter always ended unresolved.

Therefore...

He wasn’t afraid of Qin Mu at all.

"Wait, brother, why do I feel... this guy looks familiar?"

Suddenly...

His sister-in-law tugged at his arm and whispered in his ear.

"Familiar?"

Qi Lianglei froze for a moment and couldn’t help but ask: "Do you... happen to know him?"

If they knew each other...

That would make things even easier.

His sister-in-law shook her head: "No, I just feel like I’ve seen him somewhere before, this face... too familiar."

Qi Lianglei rolled his eyes.

Ridiculously familiar.

Since he wasn’t someone they knew, there was no need for politeness.

He stared at Qin Mu and said coldly: "Move aside quickly, we’re about to go home for dinner, we don’t have time to waste here with you."

But Qin Mu stood right in front of them, unmoving.

The corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

He spoke calmly: "No rush, your dinner plans are definitely settled today."

After saying this...

He picked up his phone and dialed 110 to report to the police.

"Hello? 110 emergency center, how can I help you?"

The call connected quickly.

"Well, I’m currently at the Jin River release site, and I witnessed seven people illegally fishing, they caught quite a lot, I’ve stopped them, caught red-handed..."

"Yes... okay, I won’t let them go, please come as soon as possible..."

In front of the seven people.

Qin Mu reported them directly.

This scene...

Left Qi Lianglei and the other six completely dumbfounded, completely different from their expectations.

The people they encountered before...

At most, they would argue with them and then leave disappointed.

They had never seen anyone call the police for this kind of matter.

The police are always very busy.

To bother them for something so trivial...

They felt it was completely unnecessary.

"Brother, what... what do we do now?"

The other six were a bit panicked, nervously looking at Qi Lianglei.

"Don’t panic!"

Qi Lianglei stared at Qin Mu intently, forcing himself to calm down.

He analyzed privately: "We’re just catching fish in the river, they have no evidence, even if the police come, they can’t take our fish away!"

Though Qin Mu wasn’t playing by the usual rules...

Trying to take the fish from his hands was almost impossible!

Meanwhile...

The crowd of onlookers began to grow.

Many people, upon hearing the police report, decided to stay put.

Standing still.

Waiting patiently as well.

"Wow, this is the first time I’ve seen someone report to the police, these folks must be scared silly, right?"

"They’re all repeat offenders, probably old hands, but it seems like even the police might not be much help?"

"These fish... indeed can’t be proven to be released ones, there are so many fish in the Jin River, DNA can’t really help, can it?"

"Something’s off, didn’t you hear the report content earlier? They mentioned illegal fishing of aquatic products, what does that mean?"

"Brothers, keep your voices down. Haven’t you recognized who that person is? This is the first time I’ve seen him alive!"

"..."

The crowd whispered in hushed tones.

Afraid their voices were too loud and would be noticed by Qin Mu.

Among them...

Someone had already recognized Qin Mu, feeling very excited.

While worrying about Qin Mu’s "bad luck" affecting themselves, they also wanted to know the follow-up progress of this incident.

"Xiao Qin, when the police come, they might not tell the truth..."

Li Weiguo frowned tightly, unable to help but look at Qin Mu.

After Qin Mu reported to the police.

Qi Lianglei and his group of seven indeed did not leave but stayed put.

Looking quite fearless.

Obviously.

Even when faced with the police, they didn’t intend to tell the truth.

"They will... tell the truth."

Qin Mu shrugged with a mysterious smile.

The reason he reported just now...

Was that someone was illegally fishing.

Actually.

This act is recorded in the criminal law, it’s considered a criminal offense.

The full name is Illegal Fishing.

Article 340 of the criminal law stipulates that violating the regulations for the protection of aquatic resources by fishing in prohibited zones or periods or using banned tools or methods, constitutes a serious offense.

Its composition requires meeting two conditions.

First is violating the regulations for the protection of aquatic resources by fishing in prohibited zones or periods or using banned tools or methods.

Second is the perpetrator reaching the age of criminal responsibility.

Currently, it’s the closed fishing season on Jin River.

Recently.

Relevant fishery departments just released information about Jin River’s spawning grounds, feeding grounds, overwintering sites, and migration channels, prohibiting fishing operations or limiting operations for a certain period.

During this period.

Anyone engaging in catching wild aquatic products in that river section is breaking the law.

And regarding case filing standards.

Six circumstances qualify as a serious situation.

First, illegally fishing over 500 kilograms or valued over 5000 yuan in inland waters, or over 2000 kilograms or valued over 20000 yuan in marine waters.

Second, illegally fishing species of crucial economic value, pregnant adult individuals or fishing in aquatic genetic resource protection areas, over 50 kilograms or valued over 500 yuan in inland waters, or over 200 kilograms or valued over 2000 yuan in marine waters.

Third, using banned tools or methods to fish in prohibited fishing zones.

Fourth...

The sentencing standard is up to three years of imprisonment, detention, control, or fines.

This crime receives a rather light sentence.

Qi Lianglei and the seven didn’t have enough fish in their buckets to constitute a serious case.

At most, their illegal income would be confiscated, and they would be fined.

...

Fifteen minutes later.

"Woo woo woo—"

Accompanied by the sound of sirens.

A police car drove from afar, arriving at the scene.

Several police officers got out of the car.

The crowd immediately made way.

"Who called the police?"

One of the officers scanned the surroundings and asked.

Qin Mu immediately raised his hand and greeted.

"Again... it’s you."

The officer was one of Shen Dao’s earlier recruits, having dealt with Qin Mu quite a bit.

Naturally, he recognized Qin Mu.

The officers coughed lightly, seriously asking, "Tell us, what’s the situation?"

Qin Mu pointed to Qi Lianglei and the seven.

Recounted them fishing in this river section.

As for whether the fish caught were released...

He didn’t mention a word.

"Daring to fish during the closed fishing season?!"

The officer frowned upon hearing this.

These years.

Jin City’s aquatic resources have been consumed crazily, exhausting them to a large extent.

The quantity of wild aquatic life in natural waters has dwindled sharply.

The biggest contributors...

Were those using torpedoes to blast fish, using nets to catch fish, using new energy fishing rods to electrocute fish, poisoning fish.

Simply trying everything.

Thus.

There was a special provision in criminal law for the crime of illegal fishing, aimed at punishing this phenomenon.

But such matters still can’t be completely prohibited.

"Officer, when we fished... we didn’t use nets, just this handheld dipping net, isn’t that okay?"

Qi Lianglei quickly showed his dip net.

Rather than a dipping net, it’s more of a scoop net.

Using this tool, they couldn’t possibly damage the aquatic resources.

"This already constitutes fishing."

The officers exchanged looks, speaking solemnly, "Legally, using fishing tools in the river constitutes fishing behavior!"

Before coming.

They had specially reviewed relevant criminal law clauses.

During non-closed fishing periods.

This dip net can be used, it isn’t a banned tool.

But during the closed fishing period.

Using any tool to fish in the river is considered illegal fishing!

"What?"

Qi Lianglei was dissatisfied after hearing this: "Those anglers are fishing around Jin River too, they fish every day, that should also count as illegal fishing, right?"

They were just scooping here to pick up leftovers.

Yet...

Had attracted a charge of illegal fishing of aquatic products!

Those with better fishing skills catch more fish daily than he scooped.

"Can fishing and catching be equated?"

The officer snorted coldly.

But patiently explained, "Fishing is a recreational activity certified by the state, not a profit-driven fishing, and with one rod per person, how many fish can one catch?"

"You scoop up a whole bucket at once, won’t the river’s fish be extinct by you guys?"