Illegal Insect Seizure

Australian Authorities Seize Over 100,000 Illegal Cockroaches From Commercial Breeder

Australia's Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water has seized over 100,000 live cockroaches, worth 200,000 Australian dollars ($142,000), from a commercial breeder in Bathurst, New South Wales state. The Madagascar hissing species is one of the world's largest cockroach, measuring 2 to 3 inches in length. The larger exotic species were likely being sold as a cost-effective reptile food due to their large size. The cockroches seized will be euthanized. The department warns of prosecutions against those caught with the invertebrates.

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