Canadian Caught Smuggling Turtles Pleads Guilty

in Animal News

A Canadian man has pleaded guilty to smuggling or attempting to smuggle thousands of turtles from southeastern Michigan. He was caught last year at a border crossing with 51 snappers taped to his body. It’s illegal to export wildlife from the U.S. without a license from the government and he faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.

Link: CBC News

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