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Man Tried Selling Protected Turtle Shell | Charleston News
A Florida man tried to sell a rare Atlantic hawksbill sea turtle shell on Facebook Marketplace for $2,700 — a move that landed him in hot water with wildlife authorities. After refusing to show the shell or prove its legality, law enforcement obtained a warrant and seized it. Lab tests confirmed it was from a protected species, and Mullen now faces felony charges for trafficking a part of an endangered marine turtle. No other shells were found, but the case highlights how even in modern times, flipping wildlife parts remains a risky, illegal gamble. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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