Businessman pleads guilty to selling Asian Arowana fish
On Tuesday 5 August Mr Heng Low, a 54 year old businessman of Dunspring Lane, Ilford, Essex entered a plea of guilty at Snaresbrook Crown Court to two charges of selling Asian Arowana fish.
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Operation Charm and the OlympicsIf you are going to China it’s natural that you will want to bring back some souvenirs as mementos of your visit to such a fascinating country but please be careful what you buy.  Sticker scheme
Due to the success of the original sticker scheme in 1995, Operation Charm has relaunched it. Traditional Chinese Medicine traders who agree with our messages will be able to show their support, and their commitment to trading lawfully, by giving a pledge that they do no sell products made from endangered species and displaying one of these stickers in their window. Look around London for shops displaying the Operation Charm stickers. The campaign is supported by The Federation of Traditional Chinese Medicine and The London Chinatown Chinese Association. |
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'I find it incredible that any one would want to buy a product containing endangered animals. It's not just illegal, it's sick and perverse. And don't think you can ease your conscience with "It was already dead" or "It's old or second hand". To purchase such goods is perpetuating and endorsing the market in killing species. Report any activity you think is linked to such revolting business.' |
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