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More than 100,000 cockroaches worth $200,000 seized from NSW breeder in record-breaking bust

By Lisa CoxJune 5, 2026·Source: The Guardian·4 views

The invertebrates were likely destined for the pet trade, including as reptile foodFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMore than 100,000 live exotic cockroaches have been seized from a commercial breeder in New South Wales in a record-breaking bust linked to the pet trade.Biosecurity officials seized the animals, which have a commercial value of up to $200,000, from a breeder in Bathurst in the state’s central west this week. Continue reading...

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