Woman Jailed for Illegally Importing 62,000 Kilograms of Black Market Produce

A woman has been sentenced to 2 years’ jail for illegally importing a massive amount of produce from Thailand, including frogs and prawns.

A bag of frozen frog meat was among the items seized. Courtesy of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

A woman will spend two years behind bars and carry out 150 hours’ community service after being caught illegally importing a massive 62,000 kilograms (136,000 pounds) of Thai produce, including frozen frogs and insect-laden fruit and vegetables.

​Authorities say the woman carried out a deceptive operation by declaring pork, fruit and vegetables, frog meat and raw prawns as other items.