Poachers apprehended with out of season salmon on River Rhymney

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Environment Agency Wales officers have caught two men fishing out of season on the River Rhymney

The men, a 22-year-old and a 49-year-old from Caerphilly, were apprehended near Draethen, at around 4.30pm on Thursday, 19 January, after they were reported by a member of the public.

The officers seized one salmon which had been taken by the men, along with a rod, net and other fishing equipment which were believed to be connected with the alleged offences.