The reptiles were brought into China in shipments labeled ‘books, clothing or cosmetics’ via a network of underage brokers and couriers.
Read the article by Kang Jia, Tang Ailin and Wang Xintong: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-02-25/in-depth-extradited-turtle-traders-case-reveals-an-illegal-pet-business-worth-millions-101847123.html
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