A joint effort on the water in Central Florida delivered results according to law enforcement. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office stated it was “proud to work alongside our federal and state partners” after a recent operation on the water in Central Florida.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit recently partnered with state and federal partners for a joint shrimp boat operation focused on commercial vessel inspections, including resource violations, Turtle Excluder Device (TED) compliance, and licensing requirements.
HCSO patterned with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the United States Border Patrol in the joint effort on the water in Central Florida.
During the operation, two vessels were inspected, according to law enforcement.
One individual was identified as being in the United States unlawfully and was taken into custody by U.S. Border Patrol.
Both vessels were also found to be in violation of multiple federal regulations, resulting in citations and written warnings issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
“We’re proud to work alongside our federal and state partners to ensure safety and the protection of our natural resources,” the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office stated after the operation.
