Three women sought over alleged sale of native animal

Tue, 7 May 2019, 2:01 am

Three women are being sought over the alleged trade of a live Sugar Glider at a Melbourne train station.

Police have released CCTV images of three women after the alleged possession and trade of the native animal at North Melbourne station on February 12, at about 1pm.

Police are searching for three women in relation to the alleged possession and trade of a native animal at North Melbourne station. Source: Victoria Police

The first woman is described as Caucasian, in her 50s, with blonde bob-length hair and wearing a black cardigan, blue shirt and grey pants.

The second woman is perceived to be Asian, in her 30s, with black hair in a high ponytail. She was wearing a grey cardigan and black-and-white printed dress.

The sugar glider is native to parts of mainland Australia, New Guinea and certain Indonesian islands. Source: Getty

The third woman is described as Caucasian, in her 20s, wearing a grey hoodie covering her face and red spotted pyjama pants.

The Victorian Department of Environment says it has intercepted hundreds of native species being illegally trafficked in recent months.

"We continue to pursue offenders in a bid to stop these cruel, illegal practices. Help us put an end to wildlife being trafficked, traded, and traumatised."

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