NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR – Five individuals were recently convicted of fishery violations as a result of investigations by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) fishery officers from the Twillingate and Springdale detachments.
DFO is committed to the conservation and protection of marine resources in Newfoundland and Labrador. Anyone wishing to report suspicious fishing activities may do so by contacting their nearest DFO office or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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For more information:
Sam Whiffen, Communications Officer
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
(709) 772-7631
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