Tag: Illegal wildlife trade
Man caught smuggling 6 parrots in boots at the border, officials report
A parrot was caught trying to sneak into California by a man with some seriously questionable fashion choices. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers noticed something fishy when they saw strange bulges around the...
Police Seize Abalone, Turtle, and Meth in Sonoma County Stop
A routine traffic stop in Sonoma County took a surprising turn when police discovered a stash of methamphetamine, illegally harvested abalone, and a live pond turtle. The incident unfolded on Wednesday night around 10:30...
Smuggling 29 Protected Turtles from US to Canada: A Woman’s Crime
A woman from Hong Kong, Wan Yee Ng, was caught attempting to smuggle 29 protected turtles from the United States into Canada. She pleaded guilty to the crime in U.S. District Court in Burlington,...