Exotic creatures seized in raid

[Hix]

Originally Posted by insectovor

Check out the history of many illegal caught and kept reptiles and you will find that these fines do not get applied or only small amounts of it........

Yup. That's why I said "fines of up to $110,000 ...". That's the maximum payable, but the judge determines the fine. And most apparently don't consider these sorts of crimes to be worthy of the maximum penalty. In fact, some of the fines have been a joke.

However, if you get a judge who is environmentally conscious, you may find yourself in lots of hotwater.

Hix

[Fuscus]

Originally Posted by insectovor

.... earned a lot of money by selling these illegal kept reptiles ....

Is there a lot of money in exotic reptiles? I really couldn't see much of a market for them but I could be wrong.

[Adam]

Well, we're almost a zoo now. How do I get in contact with these suckers??

[insectovor]

Is there a lot of money in exotic reptiles? I really couldn't see much of a market for them but I could be wrong.

you'll be surprised .........

[Hix]

Originally Posted by insectovor

you'll be surprised .........

Hmmm.... I asked a NPWS investigator last year pretty much the same question, and he said exactly the same thing - word for word.

Insectivor - you don't work for the NSW government do you?

Hix