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Cape Town woman fined for illegal possession of 145 reptiles

Jacqueline Hewett illegal reptile trade Cape Town Regional Court wildlife crime Western Cape

Jacqueline Hewett, a resident of Woodstock, has been fined R250,000 by the Cape Town Regional Court following her conviction on six charges related to the unlawful acquisition, possession, and keeping of 145 reptiles. The animals, which included snakes, geckos, and lizards, were discovered in March 2023 at a shop in Observatory and at Hewett's home.

The reptiles involved included protected, endangered, alien invasive, and prohibited species. In addition to the fine, Hewett received a two-year prison sentence that was wholly suspended for five years, contingent on her not being convicted of any wildlife-related offences during that period. She has also been disqualified from obtaining any permits to keep wild animals in captivity in the Western Cape for five years.

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Cape Town Regional Court · CapeNature · Jacqueline Hewett · South African Police Service · Western Cape

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Cape Town woman fined R250 000 over illegal possession of 145 reptiles [www.oudtshoorncourant.com]
Cape Town woman fined R250 000 over illegal possession of 145 reptiles [www.suidkaapforum.com]
SLANG SAL JOU LAAT MANG – Cape Town woman fined R250 000 for keeping 145 reptiles [www.ghanamma.com]