Former Bristol County Sheriff's Captain Sentenced for Smuggling
A former captain with the Sheriff’s Office was sentenced Monday in connection with helping "The Codfather" Carlos Rafael smuggle profits to Portugal.
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Rafael Facing More Fines
NOAA is doling out more fines against Carlos Rafael and penalties for those associated with his illegal fishing operation.
Bullard: Blame 'Codfather,' Not NOAA, for Sector IX Shutdown
NOAA regional administrator John Bullard tells WBSM News that shutting down Sector IX isn't about any kind of sanctions or punitive actions for Carlos Rafael's overfishing scheme, but rather for cleaning up the mess he left behind.
BCSO Captain Indicted
A Captain with the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office was indicted yesterday by a federal grand jury in connection with helping Carlos Rafael, the owner of one of the largest commercial fishing businesses in the U.S., smuggle the profits of his illegal overfishing scheme to Portugal.
Deputy Sentenced
A Bristol County Sheriff’s Deputy was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for smuggling the profits of Carlos Rafael's over-fishing scheme to Portugal.