6 arrested at Santa Monica Pier in spiny lobster poaching crackdown
Six suspects were arrested at the Santa Monica Pier after California wildlife officials used specialized K9s to uncover an illegal spiny lobster poaching operation.
Six suspects were arrested at the Santa Monica Pier after California wildlife officials used specialized K9s to uncover an illegal spiny lobster poaching operation.
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