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Police seize massive poaching stash, including 'backpack full of crabs' at Westport marina

KOMO Seattle

Jul 18, 2026

Police seize massive poaching stash, including 'backpack full of crabs' at Westport marina

A routine patrol at the Westport Marina turned into a major crab-poaching case after a Fish and Wildlife officer found dozens of illegal crabs hidden. |!| Westport Seattle

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Police seize massive poaching stash, including 'backpack full of crabs' at Westport marina

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