The illegal importation of three Testudo Hermanni turtles has been halted by Border Inspection Post, the Environment and Resources Authority and the Customs Department.

Yesterday afternoon, whilst conducting a joint operation, personnel from BIP, ERA and Customs intercepted a vehicle which was transporting three turtles without any supporting documents.

Customs said that the turtles, identified as Testudo hermanni, were imported illegally and, hence, legal action is required. Both the vehicle and the turtles were withheld.

The turtles were handed over to ERA officials for further proceedings, whilst the vehicle in question was retained under Customs custody.

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