Briton convicted of illegally importing python-skin products

LONDON: A British woman who illegally imported and sold fashion accessories made from python skin was convicted on Friday, London police said.

Stephanie Scolaro, 26, was involved in the illegal import of a parcel containing 10 pythonskin hats and two bags which was seized by customs in 2016 at Leipzig airport in Germany, Southwark Crown Court had heard.

An investigation began after London police’s Wildlife Crime Unit was alerted to the incident.

The enquiry found that Scolaro operated an online company named ‘SS-Python.com’, where she sold python-skin hats, bags, chokers and mobile phone covers.

More illicit python snake products were subsequently found in Scolaro’s central London home, and for sale at three shops in London. — Reuters