Massive Turtle Smuggling Ring Busted

Operation Souther Hot Herps uncovers a massive turtle smuggling ring, involving nearly 2000 protected loggerhead, striped-neck, and striped mud turtles. The operation spanned from early 2022 to late 2023, with turtles shipped to San Francisco and Taiwan using fake paperwork. The investigation is ongoing, highlighting the serious issue of wildlife trafficking and its impact on ecosystems. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1ef673daadf51f29