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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

About 1,500 tarantulas found hidden in cake boxes at German airport

1,500 young tarantulas were seized at Cologne Bonn airport, hidden in confectionery packages.
#wildlife-smuggling
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
San Francisco Giants

Texas man smuggles rare baby spider monkeys across border - but gets caught trying to sell them on Facebook: officials

fromNew York Post
3 months ago
San Francisco Giants

Texas man smuggles rare baby spider monkeys across border - but gets caught trying to sell them on Facebook: officials

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fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

'Hero' hound sniffs out erectile dysfunction pills

A sniffer dog uncovered a cache of illicit tobacco and drugs during an enforcement operation in Tower Hamlets.
fromNature
1 month ago

I can't show my face because of pangolin poachers

The illegal trade of pangolins significantly endangers their survival and creates complex challenges for rehabilitation efforts.
#wildlife-trafficking
San Jose Sharks
fromThe Oaklandside
5 months ago

A baby monkey went viral after she was found during a traffic stop. The full story isn't so cute

Wildlife trafficking, exacerbated by social media, poses a significant threat to animals, such as the baby monkey found during a traffic stop.
fromWashington Post
9 months ago
Science

Woman attempted to kayak to Canada with bag full of protected turtles

A woman has pleaded guilty to attempting to smuggle 29 turtles worth over $40,000 into Canada using an inflatable kayak.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Sperm Whale Teeth and Bones

A South Carolina man pleaded guilty to importing and selling protected sperm whale parts illegally, highlighting issues of wildlife trafficking.
San Jose Sharks
fromThe Oaklandside
5 months ago

A baby monkey went viral after she was found during a traffic stop. The full story isn't so cute

Wildlife trafficking, exacerbated by social media, poses a significant threat to animals, such as the baby monkey found during a traffic stop.
more#wildlife-trafficking
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Spanish police arrest Russian couple over Mallorca cat smuggling ring

Spanish police arrested a couple for selling exotic cats online, including protected species, highlighting wildlife crime and smuggling.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Crime ring convicted of trying to sell sheep's heads and lamb testicles to unsuspecting shoppers in London

A south London crime ring was convicted for selling illegal animal waste to consumers, significantly endangering public health.
fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk
5 months ago

Wembley shop fined after being caught selling illegal tobacco for FIFTH time

A Wembley shop owner was fined and sentenced for selling illegal tobacco for the fifth time, underscoring persistent illegal trade issues.
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