Attorney General James Uthmeier Charges 10 Defendants in Sea Turtle Poaching and Illegal Fishing Operation

View PDF Release Date Oct 5, 2026 Contact Communications Phone (850) 245-0150 Courtesy of the Office of the Attorney General TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Attorney General James Uthmeier joined the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and local law enforcement to announce charges against 10 people accused of running an illegal commercial fishing operation. After a multi-year undercover investigation by FWC and the Office of Statewide Prosecution. “We plan to leave Florida better to God than how we found it, and poachers abusing our natural resources will be prosecuted to the fullest extent,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier . “Those who abuse our waters and wildlife will find out how tough our laws are. The Office of Statewide Prosecution, FWC, and our local law enforcement officers will ensure criminals are caught and punished.” “Florida’s fisheries belong to all of us, and the rules exist to protect these resources and the fishermen who play by them,” said Rodney Barreto, FWC Chairman. “I’m proud of the hard work and dedication of our undercover officers over the past four years. We need thorough enforcement, accurate reporting, and accountability to ensure Florida’s fisherie

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