Two brothers have been accused by the city of San Diego in a civil complaint of operating a commercial fishing business in violation of state laws designed to prevent overfishing and environmental exploitation, the San Diego City Attorney’s office announced Friday.

Tanner and Trevor Whitmarsh were named in the complaint that says they operated a commercial fishing business under the cover of recreational sportfishing excursions, according to Richard Jackoway of San Diego City Attorney Mara W. Elliott’s office.

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