Robbie Franklin Smith, of Bimini, Commonwealth of the Bahamas, was sentenced in Fort Lauderdale District Court, for his role in the illegal importation of queen conch and spiny lobster from the Bahamas to the United States, a violation of the Lacey Act. Smith was sentenced to serve a term of imprisonment of one year and one day, followed by three years of supervised release. Smiths associate, Miami-based seafood dealer, James Hanson, Jr. was previously convicted and sentenced to pay a criminal fine of $75,000, perform 300 hours of community service, and to serve a period of three years probation. Hanson was also ordered to relinquish the proceeds of the seized product, which was valued at $13,930 and to forfeit the vessel which was used in the commission of the offense.