Saturday, October 6, 2012

Three charged, 1,395 pounds of sea cukes seized

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Ketchikan
Type: Commercial fish closed waters, unlawful possession
On 10/1/12 Matthew R. Pressly, 48, of Ketchikan, and Gregory S. Shaw, 34, and Samantha M. Pressly, 24, both of California, were cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Ketchikan Post, for commercial fishing for sea cucumbers in closed waters. The three were cited after AWT observed the F/V Lorelei diving for sea cucumbers in closed waters in Trollers Cove of Prince of Wales Island. Investigation revealed the vessel had harvested a total of 1,395 pounds of sea cucumbers from closed waters. The state seized the load of sea cucumbers, valued at $5,580. Arraignment is scheduled for 10/18/12 in Ketchikan District Court.

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