Last week, the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized more than a half-ton of "illegal fish" caught by fisherman in the coast off southern Texas.
1,250 pounds of illegally caught fish, primarily red snappers, were uncovered, and 19 fishermen were taken into custody.
Chief Petty Officer Glenn Jimenez, who serves as a command duty officer at Sector Corpus Christi, said in a statement per Fox News, "Combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing is crucial to safeguarding our valuable resources and protecting the delicate marine environment.
"We will continue to collaborate closely with our local, state, federal and international partners to ensure the sustainability of our waters and put a stop to these illicit activities."
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