The US Coast Guard, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and NOAA are all grappling with this complex issue, trying to maintain the integrity of our waters. Last year, the Coast Guard seized more than 18 tons of illegally caught fish from Mexican lanches, a dramatic increase from just under three and a half tons in 2017. And already this year, the Coast Guard has arrested more than 50 Mexican fishermen and seized thousands of pounds of illegally caught fish, further underscoring the need for additional measures to protect our resources. (01:43–01:59)
CLAIM
Asserts that the Coast Guard seized over 18 tons of illegally caught fish from Mexican boats last year, up from 3.5 tons in 2017.
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