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Trial over tortoise breeding in Llucmajor: Who benefits from the illegal trade?

Llucmajor tortoise breeding case: what the trial is about

A Mallorca case over alleged illegal tortoise breeding near Llucmajor involves protected species, tax issues and a long-running trade.

Published: April 22, 2026
Trial over tortoise breeding in Llucmajor: Who benefits from the illegal trade?

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What is the tortoise breeding case in Llucmajor about?

The case concerns the alleged illegal breeding and sale of protected tortoises on a finca near Llucmajor in Mallorca. Prosecutors say the activity ran for years and involved more than a thousand animals, with possible tax offences linked to the trade.

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