Drug cartel reeling in huge profits with illegal fishing of red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico, U.S. says
The cartel allegedly uses fishing boats to smuggle drugs and migrants — and catch tons of red snapper, a commercially valuable but vulnerable species.
Biden admin. blacklists Mexican cartel members for illegal fishing of red snapper, shark in U.S. waters
The United States on Tuesday sanctioned members of a Mexican drug cartel over the illegal fishing of red snapper and shark species in U.S. waters.
Mexican drug cartel linked to illegal red snapper harvests in US waters
The US Department of the Treasury has identified members of Mexico's Gulf Cartel as key players in illegal fishing operations targeting red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico. The fish, abundant in US waters due to strict conservation rules,
Gulf Cartel's key players hit with sanctions amid illegal fishing seizures
The U.S. Coast Guard intercepted three lancha crews, seizing 2,200 pounds of illegally caught fish and detaining 19 Mexican fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico.
Feds sanction Gulf Cartel members for illegal fishing operation
The sanctions target the Matamoros leader of the Gulf Cartel and its leaders in Playa Bagdad, where it illegally fishes for red snapper and shark.
US Treasury sanctions Mexican drug cartel for illegal red snapper fishing
The Treasury Department issued sanctions against a Mexican drug cartel for their role in illegal red snapper fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Red snapper reopens for federal for-hire permitted boats. Is this good for the fishery?
Red snapper reopened Nov. 18 and will close Jan. 1 for vessels with a federal for-hire fishing permit. Good for charter ...
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US congressman sends letter urging NOAA to reconsider ‘draconian’ closures for South Atlantic red snapper seasons
U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford, along with 22 fellow members of the House, send a letter to the National Oceanic and ...
Gulf Cartel Sanctioned Over Fish Smuggling
According to the U.S. Treasury Department, the Gulf cartel uses fishing boats to shift drugs and smuggle migrants.
Governor Ron DeSantis extends recreational red snapper season
Florida families and visitors have an opportunity to enjoy additional red snapper fishing days this holiday. In a news ...
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Northeast Florida Fishermen accuse FWC of ‘cronyism’ over red snapper permits
A group of Northeast Florida fishermen is voicing frustration over what they call “cronyism” in the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) permit system for red snapper fishing.
Recreational red snapper season extended
Friday, Governor DeSantis announced the extension of the recreational red snapper fishing season. It was stated that the ...
Alabama considering changes for fishermen on sharks, red snapper, snook, other species
While most of the changes under discussion could be described as fine-tuning, snook and rays could get new protective limits.
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Journey Forward aims to revive past successes in crime prevention
Months after its announcement, Jacksonville’s new crime-fighting initiative, Journey Forward, is starting to take shape.