A Daly City man is facing federal charges for his alleged role in an international turtle trafficking operation. - Donald Do was arrested for submitting false paperwork to export protected turtles to Asia.
- The case is part of "Operation Southern Hot Herps," targeting turtle poaching linked to the Asian pet trade. - Do allegedly attempted to export 292 loggerhead musk turtles to Taiwan and buy over 200 more from a Louisiana trafficker.
- He faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted on conspiracy and Lacey Act charges.