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Lobster Poachers Busted with Canine Help
21 Jul
Summary
- Six individuals were apprehended attempting to smuggle 34 lobsters.
- Specialized dogs assisted officers in detecting the illicit lobster haul.
- Some lobsters seized were carrying eggs, impacting future populations.
Six individuals were apprehended at Santa Monica Pier for allegedly attempting to transport 34 lobsters, some of which were carrying eggs. This incident underscores the persistent issue of black market demand for California spiny lobster tail meat. Wildlife officers utilized specialized lobster-sniffing dogs as part of their operation.
The lobsters were successfully returned to the ocean alive. The suspects now face penalties that could amount to $1,000 per violation and up to a year in jail. The seizure of egg-bearing lobsters points to the severe ecological impact poaching has on population replenishment.
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