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Oklahoma Man Arrested for Possessing Threatened Marine Species in Lower Keys
A 48-year-old man from Oklahoma City was arrested by Lower Keys marine deputy Luis Guiardinu on August 20, 2023, at Sunshine Key Resort. Deputy Guiardinu observed Vu Xuan Dinh in possession of a threatened marine species, which led to Dinh's arrest. The incident highlights the importance of marine conservation efforts in the Florida Keys. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is investigating the matter further.
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