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5 people arrested for lobster poaching near Palos Verdes
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Karla Rendon , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The California Department of Fish and Wildlife reported two separate instances of poaching.
In the Palos Verdes area, five people were arrested for lobster poaching. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife reported two separate instances of poaching. The poaching occurred during a closed season, which is in place to allow lobsters to reproduce.
In one case, two individuals were caught with lobsters, and in another, a group of three people were found with lobsters. A total of 17 lobsters were involved in the two incidents. All five individuals were released with citations.
Further details on the incidents are available from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
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Category: safety Published: July 27, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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