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Authorities Arrest 10 for Immigration Violations During Oyster Patrols
15 Nov
Summary
- 10 people arrested for immigration violations during oyster patrols
- Authorities seized 27 sacks of oysters and returned them to the seed ground
- Oyster harvesting violations can result in fines up to $350 per offense
On November 3, 2025, federal and state authorities conducted a joint operation to patrol oyster seeding beds in Terrebonne and St. Bernard parishes in Louisiana. During the patrols, 10 people were arrested for alleged immigration violations.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) reported the arrests on November 10, 2025, following the enforcement efforts with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the U.S. Coast Guard. The agencies conducted their operation on November 3-4, 2025.
LDWF agents boarded oyster vessels to check compliance with oyster fishing regulations, while the Coast Guard and Border Protection agents reviewed the crew members' immigration status. No additional details were provided about the immigration arrests.
In addition to the immigration violations, LDWF agents issued three citations to fishermen who did not possess the required seed ground gear permits, and two citations for failing to report oyster harvest data. The authorities also seized 27 sacks of oysters and returned them to the oyster seed ground.
Oyster harvesting violations in Louisiana can result in fines of up to $350 per offense.
