A Nantucket antique dealer has been charged with the illegal importing and trafficking of sperm whale teeth. David Place was indicted Friday on multiple counts of conspiracy and violating federal laws prohibiting the trade of items from illegally harvested wildlife.
Investigators say that Place bought and sold sperm whale teeth from 2001 to 2004, a violation of the Endangered Species Act.
If convicted, Place faces up to five years in prison and fines up to $250,000.
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