More than 100,000 cockroaches worth $200,000 seized from NSW breeder in record-breaking bust
Australian biosecurity officials have seized over 100,000 illegal exotic cockroaches from a breeder in New South Wales. The bust, valued at $200,000, highlights the risks posed by the illegal pet trade to Australia's native biodiversity.
Why it matters
The illegal trade of exotic species poses a severe threat to local ecosystems and agriculture, prompting stricter enforcement of biosecurity laws.
The seizure of 100,000 live, exotic cockroaches is the largest bust of illegal exotic invertebrates in Australia. Photograph: Australian Federal Environment Department View image in fullscreen The seizure of 100,000 live, exotic cockroaches is the largest bust of illegal exotic invertebrates in Australia. Photograph: Australian Federal Environment Department New South Wales More than 100,000 cockroaches worth $200,000 seized from NSW breeder in record-breaking bust The invertebrates were likely destined for the pet trade, including as reptile food
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