date:Dec 28, 2012
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Of the 77 lobster found in the sacks, 18 were over the maximum size limit of 18 centimetres and some were carrying ova.
All the lobsters were released alive back into the water.
Mr Andrews said it is alleged that the commercial fisher did not have any quota to cover his catch and he failed to tag the eastern rock lobster and complete the required documentation.
The alleged offenders will face a number of charges, including trafficking in an indictable species of fish, possess prohibit