The RCMP says two U.S. boaters have been fined after officers with its Pacific Shiprider program located them in Canadian waters, allegedly in contravention of the Quarantine Act. RCMP's Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit, the person was fined $1,000 under Section 58 of the Quarantine Act. "Boaters are not allowed within Canadian territorial or boundary waters for discretionary, leisure (non-essential) reasons, including touring, sightseeing and pleasure fishing," the statement read. A second fine was issued July 17, after police found a U.S. whale watching operator and his passengers in Canadian waters. "Boaters found illegally within Canadian waters may face severe penalties, including fines, seizure of their vessels and/or criminal charges," said the statement.

Source: CBC News July 22, 2020 00:45 UTC