Sipekne’katik First Nation Chief says the boats were ready to take part in the band’s food, social and ceremonial lobster fishery
This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.The RCMP are opening a criminal investigation into a report that nine lobster fishing boats operated by Mi’kmaq fishers were purposely cut loose from a wharf Thursday in southwestern Nova Scotia.
The Mounties said in an email today they are taking the complaint seriously and looking into the matter.The police force is encouraging citizens to report anything they know about the allegations.
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