The reduction in piloted flights protecting Scotland's waters from illegal fishing has led to an increased risk of illegal fishing activities.

Piloted flights protecting Scotland's waters from illegal fishing have more than halved due to cutbacks https://www.theferret.scot/flights-illegal-fishing-cutbacks/

Piloted flights protecting Scotland's waters from illegal fishing have more than halved due to cutbacks https://www.theferret.scot/flights-illegal-fishing-cutbacks/ The Scottish Government is selling surveillance planes to save money and says drones are used to prevent illegal fishing. But critics argue that losing experienced pilots could mean criminality goes unchecked.