FROG SMUGGLING

British film producer Michael Linley was arrested in Perth, Australia, and charged with attempting to smuggle hundreds of frogs and reptiles out of the country in his luggage. In his suitcases were more than 200 live skinks, geckos, and frogs. He also has snakes, reptile eggs, and insects.

Western Australia's Department of Conservation and Land Management (CALM) said the animals were discovered by X-ray at the airport, following a tip-off from a member of the public.

CALM officers are hoping to release the animals back into the wild later this week. Investigator Rick Dawson said the hundreds of animals were found in two suitcases. Some of the females were laying eggs, he said.

Linley, who has won numerous awards for his films, was released on bail on condition he surrender his passport and report to police three times a week. It's not clear what sentence he will receive if convicted.

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