Milwaukee Resident Allegedly Smuggled Rhinoceros Feet

A Milwaukee resident is accused of smuggling three taxidermy feet of black rhinoceros into the United States.

According to the criminal complaint, the incident happened in April of 2015.

Chao Thao is facing 20 years in prison and up to a $250,000 fine for this case.

Thao is charged with importing wildlife without clearance from United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

Thao is, also, accused of engaging in trade of an animal that is endangered. 

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