By Trina A San Agustin
Variety News Staff

A YIGO man was arrested by Department of Agriculture conservation officers for illegally fishing in the Achang Bay Reef Flat Marine Preserve.
James Paliksru George, 39, was arrested on charges of fishing in a known select marine preserve. He was booked and released.
According to George’s arrest record, at 11 a.m. on Oct. 8, officers received information about a man seen fishing in the preserve. When officers arrived at the preserve, they noticed the suspect was in violation of the law.
Officers took George into custody and later arrested him.
Officials confiscated two plastic bottles wrapped with fishing line and hook used for handling.
Anyone with information on individuals fishing in a preserve is asked to call DOA conservation officers at 735-3984/3986.