Intercept prevents illegal international reptile trade

Issued: 7 Aug 2020

Wildlife officers worked with Australia Post and other federal agencies to disrupt an illegal shipment of Australian lizards packed in rice cookers.

Material relating to this announcement can be downloaded below:

• Media release
• Video – intercept overlay
• Video – rescued lizards overlay
• Video – Warren Christensen grabs
• Audio – Warren Christensen grabs
• Photos – August 2019 seizure
• Photos – November 2018 seizure