The individual intended to export more than 220 boxes labeled as “plastic animal toys.”
A resident of New York tried export around 850 Turtles protected valued in more than U $ S1,000,000 of USA to Hong Kongsending them in more than 220 boxes labeled as “Plastic animal toys.”
Wei Qiang Linthe Chinese citizen who lived in Brooklyn, He declared himself guilty Monday in a federal court in New York When trying to smuggle the Eastern Caja Turtles and Tres Fingers, according to the United States Department of Justice.
Besides, Lin sent another 11 packages full of reptilesincluding poisonous snakes. The detainee It faces a penalty of up to five years in prison When sentenced on December 23.
Which happened with the turtles after wanting to export them to Hong Kong
Eastern cash turtles and three fingers have Colorful brands And they are one “Precious characteristic” In the domestic and foreign pet market, particularly in China and Hong Kong, prosecutors explained.
These species, with an estimated market value of US $1.4 million, They were intercepted by order forces in a border inspection. Now, they are protected by the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of wildlife and Flora.
Source: Ambito
