Accused Lobster Poacher Caught
December 9, 2009 by Patrick Comer
Filed under Environment, Featured
A traffic stop along the Florida Turnpike Wednesday revealed a major wildlife law violation. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers responded when summoned to the scene by Palm Beach County sheriff’s deputies. A vehicle inspection revealed a cooler containing 232 lobster tails, 167 of which were undersized. Alberto Varea, 54, of Hialeah, was [...]
Patrick Comer has covered Lee County for more than 20 years. He now brings his experience and knowledge about the issues facing Lee County residents to the Lee County Times.
