>They are sold on the black market in China for $1,000, the Associated Press reported.
>Ng pleaded guilty to a single count of attempting to smuggle eastern box turtles
>The federal government has arrested a number of people over the last year for allegedly trying to smuggle the turtles to China.
What’s the deal here? Rhino horns, endangered turtles, etc… what motivates some people, specifically East Asian, to consume endangered species? It certainly can’t be logic.
Successful-Cat4031 on
Such a crime deserves the death penalty.
Critical-King-8132 on
Up to 10 yrs. In prison and a $250,000.00 fine. Hope she gets the max. That might discourage them.
maxman162 on
It’s one turtle, Michael, how much could it cost? $10?
theluckyllama on
If I don’t save the wee turtles, who will!?
Ok_Dragonfruit7201 on
Wouldn’t it be great if that was the worst crime of the year in the entire country?
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>They are sold on the black market in China for $1,000, the Associated Press reported.
>Ng pleaded guilty to a single count of attempting to smuggle eastern box turtles
>The federal government has arrested a number of people over the last year for allegedly trying to smuggle the turtles to China.
What’s the deal here? Rhino horns, endangered turtles, etc… what motivates some people, specifically East Asian, to consume endangered species? It certainly can’t be logic.
Such a crime deserves the death penalty.
Up to 10 yrs. In prison and a $250,000.00 fine. Hope she gets the max. That might discourage them.
It’s one turtle, Michael, how much could it cost? $10?
If I don’t save the wee turtles, who will!?
Wouldn’t it be great if that was the worst crime of the year in the entire country?