Illegal Caviar from Ontario Lake Sturgeon and meat lead 2 men from Richmond Hill to $20,750 in fines and probation orders.
Three men were stopped coming out of the Mississagi River in the town of Blind River, Ontario claiming they had salmon in their vehicle when stopped by Conservation Officers.
Upon inspection the Conservation Officers located 27 pounds of Lake Sturgeon Eggs and 4 pounds of meat.
The Lake Sturgeon is listed as a Threatened Species under Ontario’s Endangered Species Act.
OCOA reminds the public that it is illegal to possess flora and fauna listed as Threatened under this legislation.
OCOA thanks our Conservation Officers for intercepting these individuals in an attempt to prevent crimes involving native fish in Ontario.