WILDLEX

The accused was charged with two breaches of the Fisheries Act, namely, possession of several undersized lobster, and possession of a v-notched lobster (see Commentary and Significant Features).

From April to July 2018, Qiuhe P. illegally purchased wild heron birds at a price ranging from 27 yuan to 45 yuan from Sun (sentenced) and others, and the birds were used in restaurants to process into dishes for customers. Qiuhe P. paid 5,309 yuan for the purchase of wild birds (dead bodies) to Sun through Wechat transfer. Qiuhe P.

From April to July 2018, Jianxin M. illegally purchased wild heron birds at a price ranging from 27 yuan to 50 yuan from Sun (sentenced) and others, and the birds were used in restaurants to process into dishes for customers. Jianxin M. paid 4,200 yuan for the purchase of wild birds (dead bodies) to Sun through cash. Jianxin M.

From May to July 2018, Jingchao W. illegally purchased wild heron birds at a price ranging from 30 yuan to 50 yuan from Sun (sentenced) and others, and the birds were used to process into dishes for himself and his friends. Jingchao W. paid 4,477 yuan for the purchase of wild birds (dead bodies) to Sun through Wechat transfer. Jingchao W.

From April to June 2018, Xigui X. illegally purchased wild heron birds at a price ranging from 40 yuan to 60 yuan from Sun (sentenced) and others, and the birds were used to process into dishes for himself and his friends. Xigui X. paid 4,471 yuan for the purchase of wild birds (dead bodies) to Sun through Wechat transfer. Xigui X.

From May to July 2018, Yisun H. illegally purchased wild heron birds at a price ranging from 25 yuan to 40 yuan from Sun (sentenced) and others, and the birds were used in restaurants to process into dishes for customers. Yisun H. paid 10,460 yuan for the purchase of wild birds (dead bodies) to Sun through Wechat transfer. Yisun H.

From April to July 2018, Zhonggui Z. illegally purchased wild heron birds at a price ranging from 27 yuan to 40 yuan from Sun (sentenced) and others, and the birds were used in restaurants to process into dishes for customers. Zhonggui Z. paid 4,083 yuan for the purchase of wild birds (dead bodies) to Sun through Wechat transfer. Zhonggui Z.

From May to July 2018, Dingbiao X. illegally purchased wild heron birds at a price ranging from 40 yuan to 50 yuan from Sun (sentenced) and others, and the birds were used in restaurants to process into dishes for customers. Dingbiao X. paid 4160 yuan for the purchase of wild birds (dead bodies) to Sun through Wechat transfer seven times.