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A theft of lobster traps that had been set in ocean waters near Yarmouth is being investigated by the RCMP.
Approximately 70 lobster traps set in the ocean by fishermen near Yarmouth and belonging to one fishing boat, have been missing from where they were set since July 11 according to police.
Around 11 a.m. yesterday, Yarmouth Rural RCMP responded to a complaint about the missing lobster traps.
They are now asking to the public’s help by providing any information to Yarmouth Rural RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
We have reached out to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans about the nature of the traps stolen.