DFO investigates after 1,500 pounds of crab dumped in Maple Ridge
Credit to Author: Tiffany Crawford| Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 19:08:13 +0000
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans is investigating the illegal dumping of about 1,500 pounds of crab in Maple Ridge.
Officials say an investigator on June 29 found three piles of Dungeness crab discarded in a farmer’s field, likely on June 24 or 25, based on the deterioration of the crabs.
DFO spokesperson Leri Davies said crabs deteriorate quickly and begin to smell in a very short amount of time.
The incident violates the Fisheries Act and its regulations, which prohibits the waste of any fish that is suitable for human consumption, said Davies.
There is no cleanup required because the farmer is content to leave them in the field, Davies added.
The DFO posted photos of the unusual find on Twitter Thursday, and is asking anyone with information to call 1-800-465-4336.
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans is investigating approximately 1,500 lbs of Dungeness crab which was discarded in a field in the Maple Ridge.
We are investigating approximately 1,500 lbs of Dungeness #crab which was discarded in a field in the #MapleRidge area around June 24 or 25. If you witnessed anything unusual in the area related to this case, please report it to us at 📱 1-800-465-4336. https://t.co/ynkIjhIPqZ pic.twitter.com/19VeuDW9mt
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