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MYS Press: Anson Wong slapped with 5-yrs

Nov 04, 2010 06:19 AM

THE STAR (Petaling Jaya, Malaysia) 04 November 10 Anson Wong slapped with five-year jail term
Shah Alam: Convicted wildlife smuggler Anson Wong has been slapped with a five-year jail term, after a High Court here allowed an appeal filed by the Attorney-General's Chambers for a heavier sentence against him.
The court also ordered for a fine of RM190,000, imposed on Wong in a previous judgement by a Sessions Court judge, to be returned to him.
Justice Mohtarudin Baki said in his judgement Thursday that the Sessions Court judge did not consider the large number of snakes in Wong's possession in his ruling.
"From the charge, it was stated that there were 95 boa constrictors.
"The judge did not emphasise on the number," he said.
Justice Mohtarudin said had the snakes escaped, the safety of the airport and flight would have been in jeapordy.
"It is apparent that the accused is greedy and only thought of himself. He did not care about other people.
"Let this punishment be a deterrent for the accused and would-be offenders out there," he said.
Anson Wong slapped with five-year jail term

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emysbreeder Nov 04, 2010 02:15 PM

This is what Molt ment by Reptile dealing is a "disease" This guy already did one long hitch. He already has it made with a legal zoo within his family. He didnt have to do it himself, he already has the outlaw fame, he has so many connections to other people that would do it for him. Whats up with this type of person,is it like gambling? What makes them tic? VM

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