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B.C. fisherman sentenced to 6 years for poaching sea cucumbers

  • Scott Steer from Gabriola Island was sentenced to six years for orchestrating an illegal sea cucumber operation, including harvest and sale activities.
  • The B.C. Supreme Court found Steer guilty on multiple counts for operating a 'sham' numbered company and breaching fishing regulations.
  • Judge David A. Crerar noted that previous penalties failed to deter Steer, citing his extensive criminal history and demonstrating contempt for legal regulations.
  • Steer earned over $1 million from illegal sales to Wen Lian Aquaculture, who received 87,400 pounds of sea cucumbers through his operations.
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B.C. fisherman sentenced to 6 years for poaching sea cucumbers

Crown says Gabriola Island's Scott Steer has longest record of fisheries act violations in Canadian history

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Sicamous Eagle Valley News broke the news in Salmon Arm, Canada on Monday, July 28, 2025.
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