Tag: Lacey Act
Vincent Jacobson, Halibut Fishing Conspiracy, Alaska 2022
⏱ 2 min read Vincent Jacobson, a 52-year-old commercial fisherman from Yakutat, Alaska, has been sentenced to five years’ probation for his role in a halibut fishing conspiracy. Along with co-conspirator Jonathan Pavlik, 41, also from Yakutat, Jacobson used Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) permits to commit federal law violations from September 2019 to August 2022.…
Boise Cascade, Timber Trafficking, Idaho 2023
⏱ 2 min read A $25 million to $65 million timber trafficking scheme has finally been busted, with Miami-based Boise Cascade taking the hit. The company pleaded guilty to violating the Lacey Act for its role in the scheme, which saw them import and sell illegally sourced plywood. The scheme, which lasted for years, involved…
