Jail threat to tortoise man
Tuesday 24th March 2009, 11:05AM GMT.
A 21-year-old Telford man could face up to five years in prison after admitting trading in endangered species of tortoise following a dawn raid on his home.
David Johnson, of Captain’s Meadow, The Rock, admitted six charges of illegally selling either Hermann’s or spur-thighed tortoises when he appeared before Telford Magistrates yesterday.
Johnson, also admitted illegally buying a Hermann’s tortoise and furnishing a false document to obtain a permit.
The case was adjourned to Shrewsbury Crown Court for sentencing. Johnson was bailed.
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