Man charged with selling endangered species on Net
A Toronto man has been charged with allegedly selling endangered species on the Internet.
Environment Canada's Wildlife Service says animals and parts were up for sale on an auction website between October, 2002, and May, 2005. The animals included an African elephant, sperm whale, walrus and long-eared owls.
Mark Gleberzon, 36, faces 44 counts under the Wild Animal Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act. If convicted, he faces fines of up to $150,000 per count and up to five years imprisonment.
Mr. Gleberzon was arrested in May by U.S. officials in New York. He is accused of similar offences in the United States.
posted by Fergie @ 7/15/2005 07:19:00 AM
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