Raft of Charges for Men Accused of Illegally Netting Salmon in Lumsden

[Peter Emberley]

Two men on an ATV were stopped by Fish and Wildlife officers near the community last Tuesday, July 7th. Officers seized 13 untagged salmon, but not before the passenger of the vehicle tried to toss them away. The officers suspected that the driver of the ATV was impaired and called in RCMP who made an arrest.

Fish and Wildlife officers later found a net in nearby Windmill Bight Brook and set up surveillance in the area. Later that day the camera caught a man on an ATV arrive on the scene and pull the net, which contained 24 salmon, from the water. Officers apprehended the man who it turns out was the same one stopped earlier that morning and charged with impaired.

Two ATVs were seized, 37 salmon, and one round of 12-gauge ammunition.

The men are facing a slew of charges and are scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

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