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Police seize 97kg of fish and crab at Norway border

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Police seize 97kg of fish and crab at Norway border
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  • Police stopped a car at the border near Karasjok
  • Seized 86.56 kg of white fish and 10.86 kg of king crab
  • Individuals suspected of exceeding legal limits

Police stopped a car at the border near Karasjok on suspicion of illegal transport of fish and crab. The individuals are suspected of carrying fish and crab exceeding the legal limit, police said. 86 kg of king crab, according to official sources.

A case has been opened regarding the incident. "It is suspected that they have fish/crab exceeding the legal amount," police said in a statement. The legal limit that triggered the seizure has not been disclosed, and it is unclear what penalties the individuals may face.

It is suspected that they have fish/crab exceeding the legal amount.

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Police have not said whether the stop was routine or based on a tip, nor have they identified the species of white fish involved.

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