Chinese man pleads guilty to smuggling 850 protected turtles worth over $1 million to Hong Kong
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A Chinese man pleaded guilty in a US court to illegally exporting around 850 protected turtles wrapped in socks and falsely labeled as toys to Hong Kong, with a market value of approximately $1.4 million, risking up to five years in prison. The turtles, native to the US and highly valued as pets in China, are protected species, and the case highlights ongoing wildlife smuggling issues.
- Man faces jail in US for shipping 850 turtles in socks to Hong Kong BBC
- Man faces jail for smuggling turtles worth $1.4 million in socks to Hong Kong NBC News
- Chinese man pleads guilty to smuggling 850 protected turtles worth over $1 million from U.S. CBS News
- Man admits trying to smuggle 850 protected turtles valued at $1.4 million to Hong Kong The Seattle Times
- Office of Public Affairs | Chinese National Pleads Guilty to Exporting Protected Turtles Department of Justice (.gov)
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