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West Virginia investigators trace illegal turtle sales to eBay
Original: West Virginia Wildlife investigation traces illegal turtle sales to eBay listings
Wildlife officials in West Virginia say an investigation into illegal turtle trafficking has traced unlawful sales to online listings on eBay. The case highlights how protected reptiles are being bought and sold through mainstream e-commerce platforms, and authorities are reportedly working to identify those involved in the trade.
Why now: The finding that illegal wildlife sales ran through a major online marketplace raises fresh concern about enforcing wildlife protection laws online.
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