In May, authorities in Australia seized a total of 100,000 illegal cockroaches, including Madagascar hissing cockroaches and dubia cockroaches. The seizure occurred at a commercial breeding facility located in Bathurst, New South Wales. The estimated value of the confiscated insects is 200,000 Australian dollars, equivalent to approximately 142,000 US dollars.
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Australia seizes 100,000 illegal cockroaches in significant bust
Australian authorities seized 100,000 illegal cockroaches in May from a commercial breeder in Bathurst, New South Wales. The confiscated cockroaches, valued at 200,000 Australian dollars, include Madagascar hissing cockroaches and dubia cockroaches.
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