Alaska fisherman handed prison sentence, $1 million fine for falsifying records

The fish had an approximate dock value of more than $4.5 million and a market value of $13.6 million.

An experienced commercial fisherman, vessel owner and captain, pled guilty in November 2020 to falsely labeling fish in violation of the Lacey Act.
An experienced commercial fisherman, vessel owner and captain, pled guilty in November 2020 to falsely labeling fish in violation of the Lacey Act.Foto: Shutterstock
Published 9 August 2021, 13:13Updated 10 August 2021, 14:59
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