Shell-shocked: California man arrested for attempting to traffic wild turtles
A California man has been arrested for attempting to traffic loggerhead musk turtles under false pretenses. Donald Do allegedly sought to export 292 turtles while claiming they were captive-bred. He faces wildlife-trafficking charges and could face up to five years in prison if convicted.
- ▪Donald Do was arrested for attempting to export 292 loggerhead musk turtles to Taiwan.
- ▪He falsely claimed the turtles were captive-bred to obtain a federal export permit.
- ▪Do's accomplice obtained the export license, allowing them to proceed with the illegal trade.
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A loggerhead musk turtle (Sternotherus minor). Photograph: R Andrew Odum/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenA loggerhead musk turtle (Sternotherus minor). Photograph: R Andrew Odum/Getty ImagesCaliforniaShell-shocked: California man arrested for attempting to traffic wild turtlesDonald Do allegedly sought to export 292 loggerhead musk turtles under the false claim they had been captive-bredUwa Ede-OsifoSat 16 May 2026 18.21 EDTLast modified on Sat 16 May 2026 18.33 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA California man, who received a federal permit to export turtles under the false claim that they had been captive-bred, has been arrested on wildlife-trafficking charges, authorities said on Friday.Donald Do and an unidentified accomplice allegedly sought to export 292 loggerhead musk…
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