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SEPTEMBER 22, 2000

No violence or confrontations occurred today in New Brunswick, as federal officials removed a total of 45 untagged lobster traps from the waters of Miramichi Bay.

Although violence was feared, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans was able to remove the traps early this morning. The Burnt Church First Nation had advised members to stay off the waters and avoid confrontation.

Get the Story:
Lobster traps removed as deadline passes without incident (CBC 9/22)

Relevant Links:
The Marshall Case, Department of Fisheries and Oceans - www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/COMMUNIC/Marshall/marshall_e.htm
The Burnt Church Support Site - www.tao.ca/~beinglightbeing/burntchurch
Fishing Fury, from the CBC: cbc.ca/news/indepth/fishingfury/index.html

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