The Court of Criminal Guarantees of Guayas handed down the sentence against Paul T., 38, who was charged with the crime against wild fauna and flora.
In 2019, Diario EL UNIVERSO revealed the operation of this network that between 2017 and 2018 he had taken around 150 turtles (hatchlings and juveniles) from the Galapagos Islands hidden in the ships’ anchor hold to Guayaquil and from there they moved to Peru and China.
In 2017, 29 tortoises were rescued in northern Peru when they were being transported to Europe for sale. The turtles “wrapped with adhesive tape were found in a box that was in the holds of a bus that was traveling along the Piura and Sullana highway,” the Serfor statement indicated.
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For this case, four people (Daniel T., Gustavo F., Édison M. and Paul T.) were called to trial in 2020 after being considered alleged perpetrators. Within the trial, whose sentence was notified on January 23, it was specified that Daniel T. in September 2018 was responsible for the hatchery on Isabela Island and detected the missing 123 turtles, although he made it known to the authorities. one day later. After this, a park ranger contacted informants who identified Gustavo F. and Paul T. as the ones who claimed responsibility for the disappearance.
The Police made contact with the defendants and Paul T. said that with the help of another of the defendants in one of his boats, Daniel M. was taking them to Guayaquil. He likewise commented that he had contact with a Chinese citizen named Antonio, although another name was listed in the Civil Registry.
The Prosecutor’s Office refrained from charging Édison M. and Daniel T. due to lack of evidence or insufficient evidence. While regarding Gustavo F., an alleged participation could not be established since there was no voice comparison of the defendant.
Finally, the Court ratified the state of innocence of Édison M., Gustavo F. and Daniel T., although the fisherman Paul T. was sentenced to three years in prison, which he must serve in Guayaquil, as well as a fine of ten basic salaries. ($4,500), in the same way you must pay a comprehensive repair of $669,000.35. (YO)
Source: Eluniverso
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