Dredgers Say They are Working to Obtain License for Artisanal Dredging

News Five understands that several small dredgers who have been conducting small scale operations in the area have been working with relevant authorities for permission to continue working the area.  These men, described as artisanal dredgers employ the use of small fishing vessels which they fill with sand for use as landfill on properties in the area north of San Pedro.  While enforcement agencies have raised an alarm on the activity, News Five is informed that the matter was brought to the attention of the dredgers in October of last year and they have been working closely in addressing the matter.  As we showed you on Monday, several letters were written to at least three individuals, including the proprietor of Sunset Paradise.