Woman smuggled fish in skirt (1 Viewer)

[ari89]

Woman smuggled fish in skirt

• March 02, 2007

AN Australian woman was sentenced today after she was caught smuggling 51 live tropical fish, concealed under her skirt.

Sharon Naismith, 45, pleaded guilty in the Melbourne County Court after attempting to import regulated wildlife.
She was sentenced to nine months of community service.
Customs officers searched her on June 3, 2005, after hearing “flipping” noises coming from her waist at Melbourne Airport.
She had just flown in from Singapore.
Custom officers found 15 plastic water-filled bags holding fish, concealed in a custom made apron.
One of the fish, a $30,000 Asian Arowana, was an endangered species, while the others were catfish.
Customs later searched Naismith's house and found another five fish.
Australian Customs acting national manager of investigations Doug Nicoll said the sentence handed down reflected the seriousness of wildlife smuggling.
“Wildlife smuggling is a cruel practice, as many offenders ignore the health and wellbeing of the animals,” Mr Nicoll said.
“Such animals can also be potential carriers of disease and harm the Australian fish industry.
“Customs encourages anyone who has information about the illegal importation or exportation of wildlife to contact the Customs Hotline on 1800 06 1800.”

Source: http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,21314062-1702,00.html

lol this made me laugh

 

[Optophobia]

So they actually had a reason to ask her about what the fishy smell was emanating from her skirt

 

[PrettyVacant]

"flipping noises"!

HAHAHAH!

 

[Gilbert1]

51 fish!! Wow either those fish are real small or she's real big or she was hiding them inside special places

 

[jemsta]

i lol'd