Abbotsford man pleads guilty to trafficking in black bear paws

In Abbotsford, Hong Tao Yang pleaded guilty to trafficking in black bear paws and wildlife parts in Maple Ridge from October 2022 to October 2023, resulting in an $8,625 penalty. The Conservation Officer Service initiated an investigation following a tip from the public, highlighting the demand for these parts for medicinal purposes and the varying prices on the illegal market.

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