Man Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Protected Butterflies and Insects

Long Island man Charles Limmer charged with smuggling over $200,000 worth of protected butterflies and insects.
Limmer used deceptive labels to conceal the illegal smuggling scheme for years.
He sold the insects online through platforms like Etsy and eBay.
Over 1,000 illegally imported insects were seized by authorities in New York.
On October 11, 2023, Limmer pleaded guilty to violating wildlife trafficking laws.