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More than 100,000 cockroaches worth $200,000 seized from NSW breeder in record-breaking bust
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The seizure of 100,000 live, exotic cockroaches is the largest bust of illegal exotic invertebrates in Australia. Photograph: Australian Federal Environment Department View image in fullscreen. The seizure of 100,000 live, exotic cockroaches is the largest bust of illegal exotic invertebrates in Australia. Photograph: Australian Federal Environment Department New South Wales 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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