PRINCE RUPERT, B.C.—Fisheries and Oceans Canada is conducting what it describes as a large-scale forensic audit of a fish processing facility near Prince Rupert, B.C. Fisheries and Oceans Canada is conducting what it describes as a large-scale forensic audit of a fish processing facility near Prince Rupert, B.C. ( Department of Fisheries and Oceans )Conservation and protection officers are urging the public to come forward with information. Article Continued BelowThe release says fines for illegal bartering or sales of fish under the Fisheries Act can be significant for a first offence. At the time, Fisheries officials said they suspected the crabs were caught in the Prince Rupert area and were likely linked to allegedly illegal fish sales on the north coast.

Source: thestar May 03, 2019 17:40 UTC