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Anaheim Couple Charged with Trafficking Endangered Wildlife Parts
Original: Anaheim couple trafficked endangered wildlife parts, including bear gallbladders and lion teeth, feds say
Federal authorities say an Anaheim couple trafficked in parts of endangered wildlife, including bear gallbladders and lion teeth. Prosecutors detail the charges as part of ongoing enforcement against the illegal wildlife trade in Southern California. The case has drawn attention for the unusual range of animal parts involved and the reach of black-market demand for protected species products.
Why now: The unusual nature of the trafficking charges and federal enforcement against wildlife crime is drawing public attention.
AnaheimUS federal prosecutorsLos Angeles Times
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- Anaheim couple trafficked endangered wildlife parts, including bear gallbladders and lion teeth, feds say · Los Angeles Times
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