Jail sentence for gecko possession welcomed

Published: 10:45AM Wednesday March 03, 2010 Source: NZPA/ONE News

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  A German visitor will be deported after a 15 week jail sentence for possessing New Zealand geckos, while  two other foreigners are in custody after admitting their part in the wildlife smuggling venture.

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