Police uncover business illegally selling turtle hatchlings

PITTSBURGH — A business on Brownsville Road was allegedly illegally selling turtle hatchlings, according to police.

Officers executed a search warrant in the 2600 block finding a number of containers with the small animals.

Officials from Human Animal Rescue took possession of the turtles.

Police executed a search warrant for a business on the 2600 block of Brownsville Road. The business was illegally selling turtle hatchlings. The Humane Animal Rescue took possession of the reptiles. Anyone with knowledge of animal abuse or neglect are asked to call police. pic.twitter.com/4TxphHCyVI
— Pittsburgh Police (@PghPolice) November 6, 2020