Saw this on Global BC tonight, huge money involved.
Does anyone else think it's weird that
Environment Canada is in charge of enforcement?
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The company faces another five counts under WAPPRIITA for allegedly possessing CITES-listed animal derivatives that were illegally imported, including African elephant, monkey, bear and crocodile.
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Yuk Chiu Chan, an alleged affiliate of both companies, faces all of the above charges as a co-accused. The total retail value for these illegally imported goods is estimated to be approximately $400,000.
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http://www.marketwire.com/press-rele...da-1290359.htm