Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries arrested a Bayou Dularge man for alleged drug and commercial fishing violations on June 27 in Terrebonne Parish.
Agents arrested Anouda Lirette, 39, for using oversized skimmer nets, possession of marijuana, possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a firearm while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance, and possession of nongame birds.
Agents were in state offshore waters on a Joint Enforcement Agreement patrol when they made contact with Lirette who was on board a 42 foot shrimp boat. Agents found the skimmer nets were oversized and noticed some dead seagulls on the deck of his vessel.
Upon further investigation agents found a .22 cal rifle, marijuana, crystal meth, and drug paraphernalia on board. Agents booked Lirette into the Terrebonne Parish correctional facility.
Agents seized 784 pounds of shrimp, six seagulls, a .22 cal rifle, drug paraphernalia, marijuana and crystal meth.
Possession of methamphetamine carries up to a $5,000 fine and five years in jail. Possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia each brings up to a $500 fine and six months in jail. Possession of a firearm while in possession of illegal drugs carries up to a $10,000 fine and five to 10 years of prison.
Using oversized skimmer nets brings a $250 to $500 fine and up to 90 days in jail. Possession of nongame birds carries a $400 to $950 fine and up to 120 days in jail.
Agents participating in the case are Agent Gerald Sander, Senior Agent Scott Dupre, Agent Mike Williams and Agent Richie Bean.