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Australian Authorities Seize Over 100,000 Smuggled Cockroaches

Australian authorities have confiscated over 100,000 exotic cockroaches, valued at approximately 120,000 euros, in a record-breaking smuggling bust. The illegal insects were seized as part of an operation against illicit animal trade.

5 Jun, 08:57 — 5 Jun, 08:57
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cbcHigh11d ago

Over 100,000 illegal cockroaches confiscated in Australia bug bust

Australia has strict biosecurity controls at its borders to protect its agriculture and horticulture sectors and native wildlife from pest infestations. Those smuggling in undeclared or illegal animal, insect or plant material can be fined thousands of dollars.

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faz5 Jun, 06:51First to report

Illegale Tierhaltung: 100.000 Kakerlaken beschlagnahmt – Rekordfund in Australien

orf5 Jun, 07:47

Australien: 100.000 Kakerlaken beschlagnahmt

der-standard5 Jun, 08:33

Rekordfund in Australien: 100.000 Kakerlaken beschlagnahmt

cbc5 Jun, 08:57

Over 100,000 illegal cockroaches confiscated in Australia bug bust

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publico5 Jun, 10:56

Mais de 100 mil baratas contrabandeadas apreendidas na Austrália

la-vanguardia5 Jun, 11:25Latest update

Australia requisa 100.000 cucarachas exóticas valoradas en 120.000 euros

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