1 lakh cockroaches seized in Australia and authorities are concerned about the hidden insect empire
- Posted on June 6, 2026
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1 lakh cockroaches seized in Australia and authorities are concerned about the hidden insect empire
Australian authorities have seized over 100,000 exotic cockroaches, including Madagascar hissing cockroaches, from a property in Bathurst, marking the country's largest-ever confiscation of illegal invertebrates. The collection, valued at AUD 200,000, highlights concerns about the environmental risks posed by the illegal trade of non-native species.
