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More than 100,000 cockroaches worth $200,000 seized from NSW breeder in record-breaking bust
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Australian biosecurity officials seized over 100,000 exotic cockroaches valued at $200,000 from a commercial breeder in NSW, in a record-breaking operation targeting illegal pet trade activity.
More than 100,000 cockroaches worth $200,000 seized from NSW breeder in record-breaking bust
The invertebrates were likely destined for the pet trade, including as reptile food
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More than 100,000 live exotic cockroaches have been seized from a commercial breeder in New South Wales in a record-breaking bust linked to the pet trade.
Biosecurity officials seized the animals, which have a commercial value of up to $200,000, from a commercial breeder in Bathurst in the state’s
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