date:Aug 07, 2012
who appear to be illegally cockling from the Solway Firth. While cockle gathering in the area is banned, the potential for such activities to take place at night in highly dangerous conditions means it can be very difficult to catch individuals in the act.
Thats why I have asked Marine Scotland, the local police force, and other public bodies to work together in order to develop additional measures that can support the ban to be implemented. This meeting will include discussions on proposals to