BUSTED: Wildlife Officials Catch Poachers On Facebook

Florida wildlife officials are going undercover online to catch poachers who take to Facebook to boast about catching their prey.

Florida wildlife officials are going undercover online to catch poachers who take to Facebook to boast about catching their prey.

From underage drinking to pornography and every crime in between, some criminals recklessly share their exploit with Facebook friends, mistakenly thinking law enforcement won’t find the photos, videos status updates that end up becoming evidence.

The lawbreakers’ online friends often become whistleblowers. In Florida, tipsters can earn $100 for each tip they share with wildlife officials.

Take the case of Brian Spuler, who speared a snook

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