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Crustacean case first for SPCA

A joint prosecution by Auckland SPCA and the Environmental Health Department of Auckland City Council has sent a clear anti cruelty message to restaurant owners Auckland-wide.

On 12th June 2007 at the Auckland District Court, David Li, formerly the manager of the Imperial Sichuan Restaurant in Parnell, Auckland pleaded guilty to two charges under the Animal Welfare Act 1999 and three charges laid by Auckland City Council.

Mr Li was found to have thirty-nine crayfish in a tank that was approximately twenty times more toxic than normal and was subsequently causing the death of these crustaceans that were being sold to the patrons of the restaurant.

SPCA Inspectors instructed Mr Li to rectify the situation but he failed to do so and charges were brought against him. Mr Li was fined a total of $5,230 in relation to all the charges with $2,090 to be paid to Auckland SPCA in fines and reparations.

Inspector Victoria Border who led the investigation said, "This is a test case for the SPCA and has sent a clear message that the Auckland SPCA will not tolerate cruelty to animals in any form".