Friday, February 6, 2009

Americans charged with iguana killing

Americans Alexander Rust, 24 and Vanessa Palm, 23, appeared in court Wednesday.

The pair are suspected of harvesting under-sized conch and killing and eating a critically endangered species.

The Wild Animal Protection Act imposes a fine of $300 and a six-month jail term for possession of an iguana. Violation of the Fisheries Resources act can lead to a $5,000 fine and year in prison.

The pair are expected to return to court on Tuesday, February 10.

-Tribune

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