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Daly City man charged in turtle trafficking plot

16 May 2026 11:40

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.

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