Unlawful fishing off the coast of Langness has cost a UK fisherman over £10,000.
At Douglas Courthouse last week skipper, Leigh Shields was convicted of fishing for king scallops without a licence.
He was caught with 89 bags of scallops worth over £5,000 - as well as imposing a fine the Deputy High Bailiff ordered his catch to be forfeited.
Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister, Richard Ronan, says behaviour like this won't be tolerated:
He says the prosecution will ensure the Island's fisheries stay sustainable:
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