Endangered Wildlife Illegally For Sale In Upstate New York

An Upstate New York resident was charged and fined a large amount of money after being caught trying to sell "endangered wildlife."

On Thursday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement released its latest "Environmental Conservation Police on Patrol" report.

The previous report highlighted the seizure of a leopard mount in Upstate New York. The previous report confirmed authorities went "undercover" and found exotic meat illegally for sale inside a specialty meat shop.

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The DEC also responded to six separate snake complaints in Upstate New York. Snakes "mating" were found near one home. CLICK HERE to for more.

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Leopard Mount Seizure – Delaware County

Recently, a Delaware County, New York resident settled charges related to the illegal commercialization of endangered species, according to the DEC.

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"In May, ECOs collaborated with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to investigate a tip about a full-body leopard mount listed for sale on social media for $2,500," the DEC stated. "Officers identified the seller and determined they did not possess the permits required in New York State to sell the leopard mount."

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The DEC responded to the seller's location and during the transaction, seized the leopard mount. It is illegal to sell endangered or protected species in New York without the proper permits, officials say.

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The unnamed seller was charged with commercialization of endangered wildlife, a felony due to the value of the mount.

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The seller agreed to pay a $2,500 fine and forfeit the mount.

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Illegally Imported Meat Products Found In New York

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat meat and poultry products across New York.

These meats were illegally imported from the Philippines. The Philippines is a country not eligible to export meat and poultry products to the United States. FSIS is continuing to investigate how these products entered the country.

The following products are subject to the public health alert:

150-g. can of "Argentina BRAND CORNED BEEF."

175-g. can of "Argentina BRAND CORNED BEEF."

260-g. can of "Argentina BRAND CORNED BEEF."

150-g. can of "PUREFOODS CORNED BEEF."

210-g. can of "PUREFOODS CORNED BEEF."

150-g. can of "CHUNKEE CORNED BEEF."

190-g. can of "CHUNKEE CORNED BEEF."

7.43-oz. jar of "Lady's Choice Chicken Spread."

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