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| Subject: Despicable OZschwitz Statists: Illegal traders of dugong, turtle meat targeted with $5m poaching crackdown Sat Sep 27, 2014 8:18 pm | |
| The Federal Government is warning anyone involved in the illegal trade of dugong and turtle meat that they will be caught.
The Government has allocated $5 million to a dugong and turtle protection plan that involves the Australian Federal Police (AFP), Customs and Border Protection, and the Australian Crime Commission.
Environment Minister Greg Hunt said the Crime Commission has been given $2 million to investigate the illegal trade.
Traditional owners have given their backing to the Government's protection plan.
"They know that their good name is being used by poachers," Mr Hunt said.
"We are determined to end the illegal trafficking in dugong and turtle meat and to protect these majestic creatures."
https://au.news.yahoo.com/a/25124865/illegal-traders-of-dugong-turtle-meat-targeted-with-5m-poaching-crackdown/
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