Hong Kong Man Indicted in U.S. for Smuggling Protected Turtles

Sai Keung Tin faces up to 40 years in prison for allegedly smuggling eastern box turtles, a protected species, from the U.S. to China.

Sai Keung Tin, a 53-year-old from Hong Kong, was indicted by a federal grand jury for smuggling eastern box turtles to China.
The turtles, protected under international law, were allegedly concealed in packages falsely labeled as almonds and chocolate cakes.
Tin is associated with Kang Juntao, a convicted turtle smuggler, indicating a broader network of wildlife trafficking.
If convicted, Tin could face up to 10 years in prison for each of the four counts of exporting merchandise contrary to law.
Federal authorities continue to intercept packages despite previous convictions, highlighting ongoing efforts against wildlife smuggling.