The Department of Fisheries and Oceans is undertaking a major investigation of illegal sales and bartering of fish in the Prince Rupert.
The DFO says part of the probe includes a large-scale forensic audit of a fish processing facility in the Prince Rupert area.
Officials say there are allegations of fish being bartered or sold in exchange for the cost of processing and other services, including financial loans.
It’s asking anyone with information about the allegations to contact investigators. The DFO says it also wants to hear from anyone that believes they had fish processed and portions of their catch were not returned or received another species in return.
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans says bartering of fish is illegal and considered a sale under the Fisheries Act. It says fines for a first offence can be significant.
Anyone with information is asked to please contact DFO Investigators at 250 -627-3401.
