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Illegal reptile traders hit with stings
http://washingtontimes.com/upi-breaking/20030629-090941-8214r.htm

Officials Raid Illegal Reptile Sales
http://www.wishtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=1340750&nav=0Ra7Gdc1

Rare Animals Seized
http://www.onnnews.com/story.php?record=25123

Local Authorities Seize Over $50K In Reptiles
http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/2300911/detail.html

Raids aim to break up illegal reptile ring
http://www.cnn.com/2003/US/Midwest/06/29/reptile.raid.ap/

I happen to be originally from the areas of these raids. Do the math on these articles. $250 for a box turtle....etc...etc... Why would an agency want to give a grosselly overestimated figure for the dollar value of their bust? Draw your own conclusions. Notice how the fact that marijuana (probably a joint) was found at one of the raid sites was added into this article. Why? Draw your own conclusions. If anyone wants to find out more about this type of PROTECTION RACKET go to Dean Ripas website:

http://www.bushmastersonline.com/

The article is titled "Degenerated Science". It is a long read, but if anyone is REALLY interested in protecting wildlife they should do themselves a favor and read it. By the way, does anybody know what government agencies do with confiscated wildlife after they are done "protecting" it? ..... they usually KILL it! If you don't believe me do some research on it.

TW