Officials seize around $500K worth of baby eels from Toronto Pearson Airport
Posted: Sat May 18, 2024 7:57 pm
Officials seize around $500K worth of baby eels from Toronto Pearson Airport
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A major seizure of baby eels at Toronto's Pearson International Airport that federal officials say were destined for shipment overseas are estimated to be worth between $400,000 and $500,000.
The seizure of 109 kilograms of elvers was carried out on Wednesday by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canada Border Services Agency.
"Our message is crystal clear: do not travel to Nova Scotia to illegally fish or export elvers this year, enforcement officers will be waiting for you," said Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier in a statement Friday.
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A major seizure of baby eels at Toronto's Pearson International Airport that federal officials say were destined for shipment overseas are estimated to be worth between $400,000 and $500,000.
The seizure of 109 kilograms of elvers was carried out on Wednesday by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canada Border Services Agency.
"Our message is crystal clear: do not travel to Nova Scotia to illegally fish or export elvers this year, enforcement officers will be waiting for you," said Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier in a statement Friday.