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<p>The Government takes the issue of illegal trade in eels very seriously and is keen
to ensure that at all stages of development – glass eel, elver, or mature eel - they
are appropriately protected.</p><p> </p><p>The glass eel fishery in England is highly
regulated, and we remain confident we have a good traceability of the catch from the
riverbank to the point of export. All known exports of catch from the UK glass eel
fishery in recent years have been destined for the known legal market in the EU for
restocking and aquaculture.</p><p> </p><p>Moreover, the UK continues to contribute
to and support Operation Lake – Europol’s operation to tackle illegal eel trafficking
across international borders. We work closely with our European and other international
partners in a number of international fora, such as the Convention on International
Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), to ensure we are taking strong and effective
measures to deter any illegal trade.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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