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Fishery officers in Nova Scotia seize more than 1,000 lobster traps, make arrests
- Fisheries officers in Canada's Maritimes have seized over 1,000 lobster traps since June 1, 2025, according to the federal Fisheries Department.
- The seizures target unauthorized lobster harvesting and aim to protect Indigenous lobster fisheries.
- Charges are pending against those arrested, as confirmed by a spokesperson.
- Officers inspected 61 holding facilities and released over 4,400 lobsters from seized traps in the last three months.
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Fishery officers in Nova Scotia seize more than 1,000 lobster traps, make arrests
HALIFAX — Federal officials say fishery officers have seized more than 1,000 lobster traps off southwestern Nova Scotia since June 1 as part of a crackdown on unauthorized harvesting and illegal sales. The Fisheries Department says the seizures and resulting arrests are also aimed at ensuring the Indigenous food, social and ceremonial lobster fishery can […]
Fishery officers in Nova Scotia seize more than 1,000 lobster traps, make arrests - The Turtle Island News
By Michael MacDonald Federal officials say fishery officers have seized more than 1,000 lobster traps off southwestern Nova Scotia since June 1 as part of a crackdown on unauthorized harvesting and illegal sales. The Fisheries Department says the seizures and resulting arrests are also aimed at ensuring the Indigenous food, social and ceremonial lobster fishery can proceed without interference. A spokesperson confirmed Wednesday that charges are…
The federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans announced that its officers had seized more than 1,000 lobster traps off southwestern Nova Scotia since June 1.
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