Investigation uncovers massive operation following disturbing discovery in underground stores: ‘Intact pieces … are used as a status symbol’

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife busted an “underground wildlife trafficking organization,” SFGate reported, after intercepting a gruesome collection of evidence.

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On Jan. 23, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a press release about the raids.

It explained the state had “uncovered and disrupted several major wildlife trafficking operations, including one that internationally trafficked illegal products made from endangered species.”

According to Newsom’s office, the CDFW launched an investigation after finding a grim, falsely labeled shipment from Thailand to Fresno, California…

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