Lengthy investigation leads to 66 halibut fishing charges in Nova Scotia

Lengthy investigation leads to 66 halibut fishing charges in Nova Scotia

Source: newswire

12/14/2021

Lengthy investigation leads to 66 halibut fishing charges in Nova Scotia

Credit: CNW Group/Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Maritimes Region

As a result of a 24-month major case investigation in the Sambro area of Nova Scotia, Fisheries and Oceans Canada has laid 66 charges related to the illegal possession and sale of harvested halibut.

On December 13, a total of 41 charges were laid at the Halifax Provincial Court for offences under the Fisheries Act and the Atlantic Fishery Regulations, 1985. This is in addition to a total of 25 charges which were laid on January 7, 2021.

In total, eight individuals and five companies have been charged in relation to this investigation. The accused charged on December 13th are scheduled to appear in Halifax Provincial Court on January 19, 2022.

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