A market for tiny turtles triggered an international criminal
By A Mystery Man Writer
Last updated 07 Jul 2024
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Miniature protected turtles, masquerading as candies in bright wrappers, were illegally shipped between the US and Hong Kong. The conspirators were caught.
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