Chinese nationals plead guilty to illegally shipping turtles from US to Hong Kong
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Two Chinese nationals residing in Staten Island, New York, have pleaded guilty to illegally shipping hundreds of turtles to Hong Kong in violation of US wildlife laws. Kin Keung Ho admitted to sending 578 turtles in 99 packages, while Lihua Owen Ma pleaded guilty on July 1. The US Department of Justice announced the pleas, highlighting ongoing enforcement against wildlife trafficking.
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Two Chinese nationals pleaded guilty to shipping turtles to Hong Kong in violation of US wildlife law.
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Ho shipped approximately 99 packages containing 578 turtles.
South China Morning Post- Guilty pleas entered by both defendants
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Ho shipped approximately 99 packages containing 578 turtles.
South China Morning PostTwo Chinese nationals pleaded guilty to shipping turtles to Hong Kong in violation of US wildlife law.
South China Morning PostKin Keung Ho pleaded guilty on Thursday.
South China Morning PostLihua Owen Ma pleaded guilty to a similar charge on July 1.
South China Morning PostBoth defendants are residents of Staten Island, New York City.
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