QUÉBEC CITY, QUÉBEC--(Marketwire - March 28, 2013) - Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Quebec Region, has released a list of fishermen fined in February 2013 for offences under the Fisheries Act.
The fines imposed on the offenders total $5,250. In addition, the offenders forfeited the seized goods or illegal gear used, while one had the value of the seized fish ($315) confiscated. The offenders are:
| Offender and home | Offence | Fine |
| François Girouard (Sept-Îles) Gino Paradis (Mont-Joli) |
Fishing for lobster without a licence. | $750 + forfeiture of seized goods. (F. G.) $1,500 + forfeiture of seized goods. (G. P.) |
| Gaétan Haché (Shippagan, N.-B.) |
Shrimp fishing using illegal gear. | $3,000 + confiscation of value of seized fish ($315) + forfeiture of gear. |
Fisheries and Oceans Canada has a mandate to protect and conserve marine resources and to prosecute offenders under the Fisheries Act. To report a poacher, dial 1-800-463-9057. All calls are anonymous and confidential.
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Contact Information:
Communications Advisor
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Québec, Quebec
418-648-7893