Man faces jail in US for shipping 850 turtles in socks to Hong Kong
Published: 8/12/2025
Chinese man faces prison time in the US after pleading guilty to smuggling around 850 protected turtles disguised as toys in socks to Hong Kong, worth $1.4 million. The turtles, including eastern box turtles and three-toed box turtles, are highly desired as pets in China and are considered status symbols. Mr. Lin could face up to five years in prison for violating wildlife protection laws.
