BOURNE – On Tuesday, a Massachusetts Environmental Police Officer on patrol along the Cape Cod Canal seized eight striped bass in two separate incidents, along with fishing gear and a bicycle.
In the first incident, the officer observed an individual placing fish in the rear cabin of his truck. Upon further inspection, it was determined the individual had an additional striped bass under the cover of his truck bed. The fish were seized and a citation was issued.
In the second incident, the officer observed an individual placing a striped bass into a plastic bag and then into the rear cabin of his truck. Upon further inspection, it was determined that five additional striped bass were under the cover of his truck bed. The officer seized six fish, a bicycle, tackle, and two fishing rods and a criminal summons was issued.
Officers contacted several facilities on Cape Cod who were unable to utilize and/or process the seized catch; a total of 200 pounds of striped bass were subsequently donated to the Salvation Army of Brockton.
Media release and photo furnished by Mass Environmental Police
