Coast Guard seizes suspected high-seas drifter

The U.S. Coast Guard says it has seized a "stateless" fishing vessel and crew suspected of engaging in illegal high-seas driftnetting in the North Pacific.

A boarding team from the Coast Guard cutter Munro found more than 10 miles of driftnet, 30 tons of squid and approximately 30 shark carcasses aboard — and rats.

A press release and photos are here.

Copper River fisherman busted, boat seized

State troopers have seized a gillnet boat and hit the skipper with several charges including illegal fishing at the Copper River.

Details on The Brig.