July 5, 2013
Moncton, New Brunswick -Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Gulf Region, announced today two New Brunswick residents have been fined by Judge Jolène Richard for violations under the Fisheries Act. Their fines total $3,500.
Roger Landry of Cap-Pelé pleaded guilty to being in possession of undersized scallops. He was fined $1,000 and his catch, valued at $1,563.75, was confiscated.
Allain Boudreau of Grand-Barachois also pleaded guilty to being in possession of undersized scallops. He was fined $2,500 and his catch, valued at $1,001.25, was confiscated.
Both commercial scallop harvesters were accused of having exceeded the average scallop meat count permitted in the Atlantic Fishery Regulations.
Anyone wishing to report suspicious fishing activity or habitat violations is asked to contact their nearest Fisheries and Oceans office, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, visit http://www.crimenb.ca or text TIP212 to 274637.
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