Adur and Worthing councils have put out a warning folllowing reports of illegal shellfish gathering on the River Adur. The authority said large groups of people have reportedly been out collecting cockles and mussels in the Norfolk Bridge area. They warn the public that shellfish from this area is likely to be unfit for human consumption due to high levels of contaminants in the water such as the bacterium E.coli, leading to possible serious illness if consumed.
Adur and Worthing councils have put out a warning folllowing reports of illegal shellfish gathering on the River Adur.
The authority said large groups of people have reportedly been out collecting cockles and mussels in the Norfolk Bridge area.
They warn the public that shellfish from this area is likely to be unfit for human consumption due to high levels of contaminants in the water such as the bacterium E.coli, leading to possible serious illness if consumed.
Officials said:
"This area is not classified under food safety regulations to permit the harvesting of shellfish and it is an offence to remove any shellfish for the purpose of commercial supply or sale.
"The area is also a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and fauna and flora should not be disturbed."
There is signage up in the area written in English, Vietnamese and Chinese.
Anyone with information is asked to provide details online or by post, and not to approach the individuals directly.
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