Arrest and Charges
Wan Yee Ng, a 41-year-old from living in , pleaded guilty to attempting to smuggle 29 eastern box turtles from the to Canada by kayak.
Ng was arrested on June 28 in . She was found with the turtles, each valued at $1,000 on the Chinese black market, wrapped in socks inside a duffle bag.
Legal Proceedings and Implications
Following her arrest, law enforcement discovered communications indicating Ng's plan to sell the turtles for profit in Hong Kong.
Ng faces up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000, with sentencing scheduled for December.