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Illegal turtle breeding in Llucmajor: Trial reveals a bigger picture

Illegal Turtle Breeding Near Llucmajor: What the Case Shows

A Palma trial examines alleged illegal turtle breeding near Llucmajor and the wider problem of protected wildlife trade in Mallorca.

Published: April 22, 2026
Illegal turtle breeding in Llucmajor: Trial reveals a bigger picture

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What happened in the illegal turtle breeding case near Llucmajor, Mallorca?

A court in Palma is hearing allegations that protected turtles were bred and sold illegally over several years on a finca near Llucmajor. Investigators say the case involved more than 1,000 animals and may also include tax-related offences. The trial is being treated as a wider example of how wildlife crime can operate behind private rural properties in Mallorca.

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