FWC, Office of Statewide Prosecutor charge 3 with multiple felonies exploiting South Florida commercial fishing industry

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) investigators charged three individuals after a two-year investigation, dubbed “Operation Thimblerig,” breaking up a criminal conspiracy involving the exploitation of the spiny lobster commercial fishery. The suspects are charged with numerous felony charges, including racketeering, conspiracy to commit racketeering, organized scheme t...

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