Fish smuggler sought
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The US Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Law Enforcement, is
seeking the assistance of fish collectors, hobbyists, and dealers in
locating ISAAC ZIMERMAN, a wanted fugitive. Isaac Zimerman is the
owner and operator of two fish businesses in the Los Angeles,
California area -- River Wonders (www.riverwonders.com) and Da Tien
Pets. The companies are involved in the import, export, and sale of
exotic fish from around the world.
Last year, Isaac Zimerman and River Wonders, LLC were indicted in US
Federal District Court for smuggling invasive species, smuggling CITES
protected fish, conspiracy, false statements, interstate trafficking
in prohibited species, and falsifying CITES documents. After his
arrest in August 2009, Isaac Zimerman was released on bond pending
trial. In May 2010, the indictment was amended to include new charges
of smuggling CITES protected fish while on pre-trial release, bringing
the indictment to a total of 13 counts. In July 2010, Isaac Zimerman
failed to appear for a scheduled court conference and a warrant was
issued for his immediate arrest. Since that time, USFWS special agents
have learned that Isaac Zimerman has intentionally fled to avoid
prosecution.
Isaac Zimerman's two sons, Erik Zimerman and Eitan Zimerman, are
closely involved in the River Wonders business operations but have not
been charged with any violations of law. However, they may still be in
contact with their father.
The special agents of the USFWS know that the majority of fish
hobbyists and dealers operate within the law and respect the need to
protect imperiled species around the world and to guard against the
introduction of potentially harmful invasive species. Accordingly, we
are reaching out to you at this time to help us apprehend this
fugitive from justice.
If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of ISAAC
ZIMERMAN, please immediately contact the US Fish and Wildlife Service
in Los Angeles at 310-678-4901 and ask to speak to the duty agent. You
can also contact the case agent via email at ed_newcomer@fws.gov.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Special Agent Ed Newcomer
US Fish and Wildlife Service - Los Angeles
seeking the assistance of fish collectors, hobbyists, and dealers in
locating ISAAC ZIMERMAN, a wanted fugitive. Isaac Zimerman is the
owner and operator of two fish businesses in the Los Angeles,
California area -- River Wonders (www.riverwonders.com) and Da Tien
Pets. The companies are involved in the import, export, and sale of
exotic fish from around the world.
Last year, Isaac Zimerman and River Wonders, LLC were indicted in US
Federal District Court for smuggling invasive species, smuggling CITES
protected fish, conspiracy, false statements, interstate trafficking
in prohibited species, and falsifying CITES documents. After his
arrest in August 2009, Isaac Zimerman was released on bond pending
trial. In May 2010, the indictment was amended to include new charges
of smuggling CITES protected fish while on pre-trial release, bringing
the indictment to a total of 13 counts. In July 2010, Isaac Zimerman
failed to appear for a scheduled court conference and a warrant was
issued for his immediate arrest. Since that time, USFWS special agents
have learned that Isaac Zimerman has intentionally fled to avoid
prosecution.
Isaac Zimerman's two sons, Erik Zimerman and Eitan Zimerman, are
closely involved in the River Wonders business operations but have not
been charged with any violations of law. However, they may still be in
contact with their father.
The special agents of the USFWS know that the majority of fish
hobbyists and dealers operate within the law and respect the need to
protect imperiled species around the world and to guard against the
introduction of potentially harmful invasive species. Accordingly, we
are reaching out to you at this time to help us apprehend this
fugitive from justice.
If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of ISAAC
ZIMERMAN, please immediately contact the US Fish and Wildlife Service
in Los Angeles at 310-678-4901 and ask to speak to the duty agent. You
can also contact the case agent via email at ed_newcomer@fws.gov.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Special Agent Ed Newcomer
US Fish and Wildlife Service - Los Angeles
knew it!!!! most of it was cali being cali(some were not though). and people hear were sayin, no its US fish and wildlife not cali's laws. SUPRISE!! its freakin cali.
though i admit smuggling the pima was a BS move. just get the simple permit
though i admit smuggling the pima was a BS move. just get the simple permit
all this drama and posting on different boards for piranhas and stringrays? 
i hope they never catch him
i hope they never catch himjcardona1;4355004; said:all this drama and posting on different boards for piranhas and stringrays?
I just did not like how much they charge for shipping.
That's why i never ordered from them
Madding;4353888; said:
There is no way in HELL that any SA freshwater ray could survive a full year here in SOCAL waters. Sure they would thrive and grow here in the summer months, but come winter when most standing bodies of fresh water are in the 50s on a warm day, they would die off quickly. As well as any piranha, cichlid, or any tropical fish for that matter...
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