New York man imprisoned for trafficking African wild cats
An Amherst, N.Y., man has received an 18-month prison sentence for trafficking exotic African cats, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Buffalo.
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An Amherst, N.Y., man has received an 18-month prison sentence for trafficking exotic African cats, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Buffalo.
BUFFALO, New York, October 23, 2021 (ENS) - A conviction for trafficking African wild cats has landed a New York man in prison for 18 months for violating two federal laws - the Lacey Act and the Animal Welfare Act. "The purpose of the Lacey Act and the Animal Welfare Act is to protect fish, %environment_news_service% news environment latest on forests, oceans, climate, wildlife, fisheries, transportation, business
All of the transactions occurred while the animals were kittens; the animals were marketed as house pets despite their "wild nature" and size.
Between February and June of 2018, Christopher Casacci sold dozens of wild cats ranging between $7,500 and $10,000 each.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WENY) - A Buffalo area man was sentenced to prison for trafficking African wild cats. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Western New York, Christopher Casacci of Amherst New ...