With fears of infectious diseases running high, health officials are now under pressure to figure out effective ways to contain potential contagions and carriers of the bird flu, swine flu and other dangerous diseases.
Enter two modern day smugglers – Duc Le, 34, and Sonny Dong, 46 - the invenerate criminal enterprise of “Le and Dong” of Garden Grove, CA who were engaged in the highly profitable business of smuggling birds. The two were caught by authorities after Dong landed at the Los Angeles International Airport from Vietnam. Airport authorities became suspicious when bird droppings and shards of feather were discovered on Dong’s shoes. The search that followed discovered 14 birds strapped to his calves. The investigation led to the home of his accomplice, Duc Le, where more birds were found. Both now face criminal charges in federal court. If convicted, Dong will face a maximum term of 26 years in prison. Le may face a 10-year prison term.
That’’s a load of you know what, Dong!
That’’s a load of you know what, Dong!
