Florida undercover probe nabs 10 accused in $150K fish, sea turtle poaching scheme
Investigators say the ring illegally harvested about 23,000 pounds of fish, shrimp and sea turtles and made more than $150,000 in sales.
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10 face charges in Florida illegal fishing, sea turtle poaching operation
CARRABELLE, Fla. — Ten people face criminal charges following a multiyear undercover investigation into an illegal commercial fishing operation accused of poaching approximately 23,000 pounds of fish and selling protected sea turtles, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Monday. Investigators say the group illegally sold more than $150,000 worth of fish, shrimp and turtles, exceeding… The post 10 face charges in Florida illegal fish…
10 charged in sea turtle poaching, illegal fishing operation
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier joined the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and local law enforcement to announce charges against 10 people accused of running an illegal commercial fishing operation. After a multi-year undercover investigation by FWC and the…
Florida Charges 10 After Multi-Year Undercover Sting Targets Gulf Sea Turtle Poaching Network
Florida wildlife officials and prosecutors have charged 10 people in connection with an illegal commercial fishing and sea turtle poaching ring in the Gulf of Mexico, state authorities announced Monday. The charges follow a four-year undercover operation run by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Office of Statewide Prosecution. Investigators allege […] Florida Charges 10 After Multi-Year Undercover Sting Targets …
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