Central Maine Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Remains of Rare Animals

Sergey Bachkovsky of Greene has pleaded guilty to trafficking the remains of rare animals from eastern Europe.

Bachkovsky was accused of importing imported items like teeth from endangered species, like sperm and blue whales.

According to CBS 13, WGME, Bachkovsky violated the Lacey Act, which prohibits the sale or transportation of illegally obtained animals and plants. He is facing five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.

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