October 2, 2019 — The following was released by NOAA Fisheries:
The NOAA Office of Law Enforcement is offering a reward of up to $20,000 in exchange for information leading to the successful prosecution of individuals suspected of being involved in significant unreported or misreported landings of summer flounder (fluke) in New York and New Jersey.
NOAA officials seek information from anyone who may have details of these incidents.
Anyone with information is asked to please call OLE’s Northeast Division at 908-339-1148, or the NOAA Enforcement Hotline at 1-800-853-1964.
Tips may be anonymous, however anyone providing information must leave their name and contact information to be eligible for the reward.