Lobster Poachers Caught at Santa Monica Pier | Venice Beach News

Six poachers got caught illegally harvesting spiny lobsters at Santa Monica Pier—using trained dogs to sneak 34 lobsters, including egg-bearing females, out of season. Wildlife officials rescued them all and released them back into the ocean. The suspects now face serious charges, including exceeding limits and using illegal methods, with possible jail time or fines per offense. If you spot wildlife violations, report it to CALTIP at 888-334-CALTIP. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e743dcc09545a9e0