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Ten-Day At Sea Joint Mission Successfully Tallies 20+ Violations

On March 10, 2016, two Alaska Wildlife Troopers, a public safety technician, and a NOAA Enforcement Officer got underway for a 10-day at-sea operation in the Aleutian chain, Alaska. The joint patrol mission was focused on conducting at-sea boarding's, as
April 09, 2016 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
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Undercover Operation Ends With More Than Just Fines, Probation

Most people understand the general concept about what happens in a police investigation. Everything you need to know is shown in an every-day episode of Law and Order. First, there’s a lead or a tip that investigators follow. That lead, in some cases,
April 03, 2016 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
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Bluefin Tuna Early Migration Focuses OLE Officer’s Attention On Compliance, Outreach

Atlantic bluefin tuna are beginning to appear off the coasts of North Carolina and Virginia. The early arrival of the highly sought-after finfish may be generating an enthusiastic stir among fishermen, but the NOAA Office of Law Enforcement interest is in
January 21, 2016 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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Enforcement Officers Set Compliance Goals with the Closing of Recreational Black Sea Bass Season in Mid-Atlantic Federal Waters

In an effort to ensure maximum compliance with the closing of the recreational Federal black sea bass season in the EEZ of the Greater Atlantic Region (GARFO), NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement (OLE) sworn personnel will be spending more time speakin
December 29, 2015 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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Alaska Fisheries Under Close Watch to Ensure Compliance

NOAA's Office of Law Enforcement in Alaska regularly sees illegal activity related to the transferring and selling of recreational caught fish in other states.
December 05, 2015 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
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Northeast Looking to Grow Aquaculture Industry, Brings Together NMFS Offices for Guidance

As of the worldwide demand for seafood grows and wild stocks already being heavily fished there’s an increased interest in aquaculture. With the dynamic of the industry shifting, NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement (OLE) has detailed Assistant Special Ag
December 03, 2015 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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RSA Scammer Sentenced for 290,000 Pounds of Illegal Summer Flounder

Today, an investigation initiated in July 2010 by NOAA Fisheries Office of Law Enforcement (OLE) culminated in the sentencing of a Levittown, NY, fisherman, who was convicted of mail fraud, wire fraud, and falsifying federal records charges.
October 09, 2015 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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United States and Russia Sign Agreement to Prevent Illegal Fishing

On Sept. 11, Russian and U.S. negotiators signed a bilateral agreement to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The two governments have been working together for many years on efforts to address illegal fishing. The signing took plac
September 11, 2015 - Feature Story ,
National
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VMS Program Codifies Requirements, Prepares for Larger Vessel Monitoring Workload

Ensuring a level playing field so that fishermen who comply with rules and regulations get the best possible price for their product is one of the fundamental goals of NOAA’s enforcement program. But the ocean is vast, and it is simply impossible to
June 03, 2015 - Feature Story ,
National
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Officers, Agents Leverage Social Media for Leads

Social Media Has Growing Importance For Investigations
May 28, 2015 - Feature Story ,
National
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