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November 09, 2007
Parrot eggs seized at airport
From Scoop Independent news:
Parrot eggs seized at airport
A 21-year-old South African national, Pillipus Fourie, was convicted in Manukau District Court today for attempting to illegally smuggle parrot eggs into New Zealand.
Fourie pleaded guilty and was fined a total of $20,000. A fine of $10,000 for “attempting to possess unauthorised goods” and $5,000 for “making a false declaration” --- both were imposed under the Bio-Security Act. A further $5,000 was imposed under the Trade in Endangered Species Act for “trading in threatened species”.
A total of 44 parrot eggs were concealed in a purpose-made vest that was worn under the man’s clothing.
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Posted by sue at November 9, 2007 11:44 AM