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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Sadhna Yadav

Chinese Fishermen Accused of Poisoning Waters, Coral Reefs With Cyanide

China's seizure of Scarborough Shoal has robbed fishermen Filipino fishermen of key source of income. Image: AFP / Ted ALJIBE

The Philippines has accused Chinese fishermen of poisoning the Scarborough Shoal with cyanide.

"These Chinese fishermen use cyanide," Nazario Briguera, a spokesperson for the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, said on Saturday, according to local media reports.

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