November 14, 2023
NOTICE OF SEIZURE AND PROPOSED FORFEITURE
The United States Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Law Enforcement is commencing a forfeiture proceeding
against the following wildlife or wildlife products (“property”), which were seized in Anchorage,AK on the dates indicated below.
The property was imported in violation of the following laws and/or regulations of the United States:
16 USC 1538(d)(1)(A);Engage in Business of Importing or Exporting Wildlife or Plants Without a License 50 CFR 14.91(a): Except as otherwise provided in this subpart, it is unlawful for any person to engage in business as an importer or exporter of wildlife without first having obtained a valid import/export license from the Director.
16 USC 1538(c)(1);It is unlawful for any person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to engage in any trade in any specimens contrary to the provisions of the Convention, or to possess any specimens traded contrary to the provisions of the Convention, including the definitions of terms in article I thereof. 50 CFR 23.13 (a): Import, export, re-export or trade in any Appendix I, II, III species in violation of Part 23.
16 USC 1538(d)(1)(A);Engage in Business of Importing or Exporting Wildlife or Plants Without a License 50 CFR 14.91(a): Except as otherwise provided in this subpart, it is unlawful for any person to engage in business as an importer or exporter of wildlife without first having obtained a valid import/export license from the Director.
16 USC 1538(e);Import/Export without Necessary Declarations or Reports (Failure to Declare or Submit Reports) 50 CFR 14.61: Failure to file wildlife import declaration as required
16 USC 3372(a)(1)16 USC 1538(c)(1);It is unlawful for any person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to engage in any trade in any specimens contrary to the provisions of the Convention, or to possess any specimens traded contrary to the provisions of the Convention, including the definitions of terms in article I thereof. 50 CFR 23.13 (a): Import, export, re-export or trade in any Appendix I, II, III species in violation of Part 23.
16 USC 1538(c)(1);It is unlawful for any person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to engage in any trade in any specimens contrary to the provisions of the Convention, or to possess any specimens traded contrary to the provisions of the Convention, including the definitions of terms in article I thereof. 50 CFR 23.13 (a): Import, export, re-export or trade in any Appendix I, II, III species in violation of Part 23.
16 USC 1538(e);Import/Export without Necessary Declarations or Reports (Failure to Declare or Submit Reports) 50 CFR 14.61: Failure to file wildlife import declaration as required
16 USC 3372(b);Import, Export, Transport in Interstate Commerce without Appropriate Marking 50 CFR 14.81: Import, export or transport wildlife in a container not marked as required
16 USC 1538(d)(1)(A);Engage in Business of Importing or Exporting Wildlife or Plants Without a License 50 CFR 14.91(a): Except as otherwise provided in this subpart, it is unlawful for any person to engage in business as an importer or exporter of wildlife without first having obtained a valid import/export license from the Director.
16 USC 1538(c)(1);It is unlawful for any person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to engage in any trade in any specimens contrary to the provisions of the Convention, or to possess any specimens traded contrary to the provisions of the Convention, including the definitions of terms in article I thereof. 50 CFR 23.13 (a): Import, export, re-export or trade in any Appendix I, II, III species in violation of Part 23.
16 USC 1538(d)(1)(A);Engage in Business of Importing or Exporting Wildlife or Plants Without a License 50 CFR 14.91(a): Except as otherwise provided in this subpart, it is unlawful for any person to engage in business as an importer or exporter of wildlife without first having obtained a valid import/export license from the Director.
16 USC 1538(e);Import/Export without Necessary Declarations or Reports (Failure to Declare or Submit Reports) 50 CFR 14.61: Failure to file wildlife import declaration as required
16 USC 3372(b);Import, Export, Transport in Interstate Commerce without Appropriate Marking 50 CFR 14.81: Import, export or transport wildlife in a container not marked as required
16 USC 1538(d)(1)(A);Engage in Business of Importing or Exporting Wildlife or Plants Without a License 50 CFR 14.91(a): Except as otherwise provided in this subpart, it is unlawful for any person to engage in business as an importer or exporter of wildlife without first having obtained a valid import/export license from the Director.
16 USC 1538(e);Import/Export without Necessary Declarations or Reports (Failure to Declare or Submit Reports) 50 CFR 14.61: Failure to file wildlife import declaration as required
16 USC 3372(b);Import, Export, Transport in Interstate Commerce without Appropriate Marking 50 CFR 14.81: Import, export or transport wildlife in a container not marked as required
16 USC 1538(d)(1)(A);Engage in Business of Importing or Exporting Wildlife or Plants Without a License 50 CFR 14.91(a): Except as otherwise provided in this subpart, it is unlawful for any person to engage in business as an importer or exporter of wildlife without first having obtained a valid import/export license from the Director.
16 USC 1538(e);Import/Export without Necessary Declarations or Reports (Failure to Declare or Submit Reports) 50 CFR 14.61: Failure to file wildlife import declaration as required
16 USC 3372(b);Import, Export, Transport in Interstate Commerce without Appropriate Marking 50 CFR 14.81: Import, export or transport wildlife in a container not marked as required
16 USC 1538(c)(1);It is unlawful for any person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to engage in any trade in any specimens contrary to the provisions of the Convention, or to possess any specimens traded contrary to the provisions of the Convention, including the definitions of terms in article I thereof. 50 CFR 23.13 (a): Import, export, re-export or trade in any Appendix I, II, III species in violation of Part 23.
16 USC 1538(e);Import/Export without Necessary Declarations or Reports (Failure to Declare or Submit Reports) 50 CFR 14.61: Failure to file wildlife import declaration as required
16 USC 1538(d)(1)(A);Engage in Business of Importing or Exporting Wildlife or Plants Without a License 50 CFR 14.91(a): Except as otherwise provided in this subpart, it is unlawful for any person to engage in business as an importer or exporter of wildlife without first having obtained a valid import/export license from the Director.
16 USC 3372(b);Import, Export, Transport in Interstate Commerce without Appropriate Marking 50 CFR 14.81: Import, export or transport wildlife in a container not marked as required
16 USC 1538(d)(1)(A);Engage in Business of Importing or Exporting Wildlife or Plants Without a License 50 CFR 14.91(a): Except as otherwise provided in this subpart, it is unlawful for any person to engage in business as an importer or exporter of wildlife without first having obtained a valid import/export license from the Director.
16 USC 1538(e);Import/Export without Necessary Declarations or Reports (Failure to Declare or Submit Reports) 50 CFR 14.61: Failure to file wildlife import declaration as required
16 USC 1538(d)(1)(A);Engage in Business of Importing or Exporting Wildlife or Plants Without a License 50 CFR 14.91(a): Except as otherwise provided in this subpart, it is unlawful for any person to engage in business as an importer or exporter of wildlife without first having obtained a valid import/export license from the Director.
16 USC 1538(e);Import/Export without Necessary Declarations or Reports (Failure to Declare or Submit Reports) 50 CFR 14.61: Failure to file wildlife import declaration as required
16 USC 1538(e);Import/Export without Necessary Declarations or Reports (Failure to Declare or Submit Reports) 50 CFR 14.61: Failure to file wildlife import declaration as required
16 USC 1538(d)(1)(A);Engage in Business of Importing or Exporting Wildlife or Plants Without a License 50 CFR 14.91(a): Except as otherwise provided in this subpart, it is unlawful for any person to engage in business as an importer or exporter of wildlife without first having obtained a valid import/export license from the Director.
16 USC 1538(e);Import/Export without Necessary Declarations or Reports (Failure to Declare or Submit Reports) 50 CFR 14.61: Failure to file wildlife import declaration as required
16 USC 3372(b);Import, Export, Transport in Interstate Commerce without Appropriate Marking 50 CFR 14.81: Import, export or transport wildlife in a container not marked as required
16 USC 1538(d)(1)(A);Engage in Business of Importing or Exporting Wildlife or Plants Without a License 50 CFR 14.91(a): Except as otherwise provided in this subpart, it is unlawful for any person to engage in business as an importer or exporter of wildlife without first having obtained a valid import/export license from the Director.
16 USC 1538(e);Import/Export without Necessary Declarations or Reports (Failure to Declare or Submit Reports) 50 CFR 14.61: Failure to file wildlife import declaration as required
16 USC 1538(c)(1);It is unlawful for any person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to engage in any trade in any specimens contrary to the provisions of the Convention, or to possess any specimens traded contrary to the provisions of the Convention, including the definitions of terms in article I thereof. 50 CFR 23.13 (a): Import, export, re-export or trade in any Appendix I, II, III species in violation of Part 23.
16 USC 1538(e);Import/Export without Necessary Declarations or Reports (Failure to Declare or Submit Reports) 50 CFR 14.61: Failure to file wildlife import declaration as required
16 USC 3372(b);Import, Export, Transport in Interstate Commerce without Appropriate Marking 50 CFR 14.81: Import, export or transport wildlife in a container not marked as required
16 USC 3372(b);Import, Export, Transport in Interstate Commerce without Appropriate Marking 50 CFR 14.81: Import, export or transport wildlife in a container not marked as required
16 USC 3372(b);Import, Export, Transport in Interstate Commerce without Appropriate Marking 50 CFR 14.81: Import, export or transport wildlife in a container not marked as required
16 USC 1538(d)(1)(A);Engage in Business of Importing or Exporting Wildlife or Plants Without a License 50 CFR 14.91(a): Except as otherwise provided in this subpart, it is unlawful for any person to engage in business as an importer or exporter of wildlife without first having obtained a valid import/export license from the Director.
16 USC 3372(b);Import, Export, Transport in Interstate Commerce without Appropriate Marking 50 CFR 14.81: Import, export or transport wildlife in a container not marked as required
16 USC 1538(d)(1)(A);Engage in Business of Importing or Exporting Wildlife or Plants Without a License 50 CFR 14.91(a): Except as otherwise provided in this subpart, it is unlawful for any person to engage in business as an importer or exporter of wildlife without first having obtained a valid import/export license from the Director.
FILE NO. |
DATE OF SEIZURE |
PROPERTY ID OR SEIZURE TAG NO. |
VALUE |
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION |
2023700015 |
September 08, 2023 |
099412 |
$0.0 |
Seventy (70) Siberian Weasel (Mustela sibirica) (Hair product (including paint brushes, etc.)) |
2023700015 |
October 06, 2023 |
099409 |
$567.0 |
Three Hundred and Thirteen (313) Siberian Weasel (Mustela sibirica) (Hair product (including paint brushes, etc.)) |
2023700015 |
February 11, 2023 |
099425 |
$59.0 |
Fifty Nine (59) Siberian Weasel (Mustela sibirica) (Hair product (including paint brushes, etc.)) |
2023700015 |
January 23, 2023 |
099427 |
$235.0 |
One Hundred and Twenty (120) Siberian Weasel (Mustela sibirica) (Hair product (including paint brushes, etc.)) |
2023700015 |
January 23, 2023 |
099428 |
$195.0 |
One Hundred and Ten (110) Siberian Weasel (Mustela sibirica) (Hair product (including paint brushes, etc.)) |
2023700015 |
February 11, 2023 |
099425 |
$59.0 |
Fifty Nine (59) Siberian Weasel (Mustela sibirica) (Hair product (including paint brushes, etc.)) |
2023700015 |
April 25, 2023 |
099424 |
$40.0 |
Eighty (80) Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) (Feathers) |
2023700015 |
May 12, 2023 |
N/A |
$270.0 |
Two Hundred and Seventy (270) (Mollusc shell) (Shell product (mollusc or turtle)) |
2023700015 |
September 08, 2023 |
099412 |
$0.0 |
Seventy (70) Siberian Weasel (Mustela sibirica) (Hair product (including paint brushes, etc.)) |
2023700015 |
October 06, 2023 |
099409 |
$567.0 |
Three Hundred and Thirteen (313) Siberian Weasel (Mustela sibirica) (Hair product (including paint brushes, etc.)) |
2023700015 |
January 23, 2023 |
099427 |
$235.0 |
One Hundred and Twenty (120) Siberian Weasel (Mustela sibirica) (Hair product (including paint brushes, etc.)) |
2023700015 |
January 23, 2023 |
099428 |
$195.0 |
One Hundred and Ten (110) Siberian Weasel (Mustela sibirica) (Hair product (including paint brushes, etc.)) |
2023700015 |
February 11, 2023 |
099425 |
$59.0 |
Fifty Nine (59) Siberian Weasel (Mustela sibirica) (Hair product (including paint brushes, etc.)) |
2023700015 |
April 25, 2023 |
099424 |
$40.0 |
Eighty (80) Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) (Feathers) |
2023700015 |
May 12, 2023 |
N/A |
$270.0 |
Two Hundred and Seventy (270) (Mollusc shell) (Shell product (mollusc or turtle)) |
2023700015 |
September 08, 2023 |
099412 |
$0.0 |
Seventy (70) Siberian Weasel (Mustela sibirica) (Hair product (including paint brushes, etc.)) |
2023700015 |
October 06, 2023 |
099409 |
$567.0 |
Three Hundred and Thirteen (313) Siberian Weasel (Mustela sibirica) (Hair product (including paint brushes, etc.)) |
2023700015 |
January 23, 2023 |
099427 |
$235.0 |
One Hundred and Twenty (120) Siberian Weasel (Mustela sibirica) (Hair product (including paint brushes, etc.)) |
2023700015 |
January 23, 2023 |
099428 |
$195.0 |
One Hundred and Ten (110) Siberian Weasel (Mustela sibirica) (Hair product (including paint brushes, etc.)) |
2023700015 |
February 11, 2023 |
099425 |
$59.0 |
Fifty Nine (59) Siberian Weasel (Mustela sibirica) (Hair product (including paint brushes, etc.)) |
2023700015 |
April 25, 2023 |
099424 |
$40.0 |
Eighty (80) Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) (Feathers) |
2023700015 |
May 12, 2023 |
N/A |
$270.0 |
Two Hundred and Seventy (270) (Mollusc shell) (Shell product (mollusc or turtle)) |
2023700015 |
September 08, 2023 |
099412 |
$0.0 |
Seventy (70) Siberian Weasel (Mustela sibirica) (Hair product (including paint brushes, etc.)) |
2023700015 |
October 06, 2023 |
099409 |
$567.0 |
Three Hundred and Thirteen (313) Siberian Weasel (Mustela sibirica) (Hair product (including paint brushes, etc.)) |
2023700015 |
January 23, 2023 |
099427 |
$235.0 |
One Hundred and Twenty (120) Siberian Weasel (Mustela sibirica) (Hair product (including paint brushes, etc.)) |
2023700015 |
January 23, 2023 |
099428 |
$195.0 |
One Hundred and Ten (110) Siberian Weasel (Mustela sibirica) (Hair product (including paint brushes, etc.)) |
2023700015 |
February 11, 2023 |
099425 |
$59.0 |
Fifty Nine (59) Siberian Weasel (Mustela sibirica) (Hair product (including paint brushes, etc.)) |
2023700015 |
April 25, 2023 |
099424 |
$40.0 |
Eighty (80) Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) (Feathers) |
2023700015 |
May 12, 2023 |
N/A |
$270.0 |
Two Hundred and Seventy (270) (Mollusc shell) (Shell product (mollusc or turtle)) |
2023700015 |
September 08, 2023 |
099412 |
$0.0 |
Seventy (70) Siberian Weasel (Mustela sibirica) (Hair product (including paint brushes, etc.)) |
2023700015 |
October 06, 2023 |
099409 |
$567.0 |
Three Hundred and Thirteen (313) Siberian Weasel (Mustela sibirica) (Hair product (including paint brushes, etc.)) |
2023700015 |
January 23, 2023 |
099427 |
$235.0 |
One Hundred and Twenty (120) Siberian Weasel (Mustela sibirica) (Hair product (including paint brushes, etc.)) |
2023700015 |
January 23, 2023 |
099428 |
$195.0 |
One Hundred and Ten (110) Siberian Weasel (Mustela sibirica) (Hair product (including paint brushes, etc.)) |
2023700015 |
February 11, 2023 |
099425 |
$59.0 |
Fifty Nine (59) Siberian Weasel (Mustela sibirica) (Hair product (including paint brushes, etc.)) |
2023700015 |
April 25, 2023 |
099424 |
$40.0 |
Eighty (80) Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) (Feathers) |
2023700015 |
May 12, 2023 |
N/A |
$270.0 |
Two Hundred and Seventy (270) (Mollusc shell) (Shell product (mollusc or turtle)) |
2023700015 |
September 08, 2023 |
099412 |
$0.0 |
Seventy (70) Siberian Weasel (Mustela sibirica) (Hair product (including paint brushes, etc.)) |
2023700015 |
October 06, 2023 |
099409 |
$567.0 |
Three Hundred and Thirteen (313) Siberian Weasel (Mustela sibirica) (Hair product (including paint brushes, etc.)) |