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The Department of Fisheries and Oceans says lobster traps that were stolen in ocean waters near Yarmouth were tagged food, social and ceremonial.
In response to an inquiry by Y95 News, DFO says the approximately 70 lobster traps reported stolen yesterday by the RCMP bore FSC tags.
They say many FSC fisheries are open year-round and occur outside of commercial seasons, and vary by species and fishing area.
DFO adds fishery officers are also investigating the incident.
Police are currently asking the public to provide any information about the theft to Yarmouth Rural RCMP or Crime Stoppers.