Meth, abalone and a turtle: NorCal traffic stop takes a weird turn
Deputies found 35 live abalone, tools used for illegally prying the shellfish from coastal rocks, and a northwestern pond ...
Meth, illegal harvest of mollusks and turtle found in traffic stop, California cops say
“There is an extensive black market which pays poachers a premium for illegally taking the abalone,” police said. Officers also found wet clothing and tools used to remove abalone from rocks in the ...
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Police snare live abalone, a turtle and meth during Sonoma County traffic stop
However, deputies also uncovered an unexpected aquatic trove: 35 live abalone, a northwestern pond turtle, wet clothing and tools apparently used to pry abalone from rocks, authorities said in a ...