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[QUOTE]HOLLYWOOD boomerang Johnny Depp left the Gold Coast last night, amid revelations he could face 10 years in jail for smuggling his two terriers into the country.
An investigation is under way to see if the star or his pilot should be prosecuted for failing to declare Yorkshire terriers Pistol and Boo to authorities on their arrival in Brisbane aboard a private jet in April.
A Senate committee was yesterday told if the matter proceeds to a court and Depp is found guilty, the actor could face jail time or a maximum fine of $340,000.
Last night the Pirates of the Caribbean star and his new wife Amber Heard were shielded by security and ushered to a private jet at Coolangatta Airport just after 6pm.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE]It is believed Depp is returning home for the birthday of his daughter, Lily-Rose.
He will celebrate his own birthday, his 52nd, early next month and it is not known when he will return.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE]While it is still not known how the Yorkshire terriers were brought into the country, officials said they would not reveal more for fear of prejudicing the investigation.
“We’re going through documents to make decisions about quite serious steps we’ll take (and against) whom,” deputy secretary Rona Mellor told the hearing in Canberra.
An officer who boarded the plane to conduct checks didn’t find the dogs, leading to questions about whether the terriers were kept hidden at the time.[/QUOTE]
I think 10 years is a little harsh for anyone for the offence, but at the same time the fine would be pocket change for Depp.
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This is absurd.
[QUOTE=MattSif;47809201]This is absurd.[/QUOTE]
Not really, it's illegal for anyone to smuggle animals into a country, why should Johnny Depp be an exception?
I wonder how this is going to affect the production of the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie.
Disney must be pissed.
[QUOTE=carcarcargo;47809243]Not really, it's illegal for anyone to smuggle animals into a country, why should Johnny Depp be an exception?[/QUOTE]
Not saying he should, but 340.000 dollars?
I don't care how famous you are, if you're willing to break the law and potentially the ecosystem of a country for a little comfort then you deserve to go to jail.
[QUOTE=Ragekipz;47809301]Not saying he should, but 340.000 dollars?[/QUOTE]
I don't think Johnny Depp with have any problem paying it back.
It's a pretty serious offense since it risks bringing disease and invasive species into the country, it's not exactly an offense to scoff at.
[QUOTE=Ragekipz;47809301]Not saying he should, but 340.000 dollars?[/QUOTE]
Australia's ecosystem is very delicate. It's evolved separately from most of the rest of the world for hundreds of years, and they're trying to avoid a repeat of what happened in the Americas, where almost all of the native species were wiped out or heavily damaged.
I don't give a shit if it could cause Australia to fall into the ocean, 10 years for 2 fucking dogs is bullshit.
It would be interesting to know, if he actually does get charge, will he be given a more lenient sentence or the same as everyone else? I'm not too sure how Australia law works, but do you guys cut slack on celebs breaking laws?
[QUOTE=Jamsponge;47809380]Australia's ecosystem is very delicate. It's evolved separately from most of the rest of the world for hundreds of years, and they're trying to avoid a repeat of what happened in the Americas, where almost all of the native species were wiped out or heavily damaged.[/QUOTE]
Kinda doubt he'd let them walk around like stray dogs shagging every bitch and leg, but ok...
[QUOTE=carcarcargo;47809328]I don't think Johnny Depp with have any problem paying it back.
It's a pretty serious offense since it risks bringing disease and invasive species into the country, it's not exactly an offense to scoff at.[/QUOTE]
Except this is just 2 pets, It would be a whole different scenario if it was boars or rats, I think Australia is simply overreacting
Dat title.
But still, 10 years? That seems absurd without context.
[QUOTE=MattSif;47809201]This is absurd.[/QUOTE]
Yeah I agree, it's pretty absurd that they decided to break quarantine for just some fucking dogs.
Cat'd be fine though, obviously.
[QUOTE=Solo Wing;47809682]Dat title.
But still, 10 years? That seems absurd without context.[/QUOTE]
Almost a life sentence, and there wasn't even any murder or rape.
[QUOTE=Ermac20;47809671]Except this is just 2 pets, It would be a whole different scenario if it was boars or rats, I think Australia is simply overreacting[/QUOTE]
That's exactly what they're doing.
Two Yorkshire terriers are not a threat to Australia's ecosystem. They're not sick with anything, and they're not an invasive species. They're terriers... terriers have existed for centuries now, including yes even in Australia since the British showed up.
And this is not something which warrants a 10-year prison sentence and a $340,000 fine.
Holy fuck. I get that there are some people and some situations out there where this kind of a reaction is warranted, but this isn't one of them. It's not even close to being one of them.
[QUOTE=Ganerumo;47809312]I don't care how famous you are, if you're willing to break the law and potentially the ecosystem of a country for a little comfort then you deserve to go to jail.[/QUOTE]
Uhh
From what I'm reading the problem wasn't even the dogs themselves, it was that he didn't declare them
Seriously could've just been a mistake or a lapse of judgement, not really worth the criminal charges
It seems like they're making a mountain out of a molehill, but people don't seem to understand how delicate Australia's ecosystem is. It's delicate enough that, yes, a couple of dogs that entered the country undeclared and unchecked could cause a whole load of trouble should they end up contaminating other animals. For reference, Australia has a shitload of Honey Bees that can be wiped out by a single type of mite (Varroa destructor) which can be quite easily ferried in to the country by undeclared animals.
Yeah, Depp's cool and has done good movies, doesn't mean he should be exempt from the laws that are safeguarding an entire fucking ecosystem. Don't be dense. The fines are as large as they are and the repercussions for [I]breaking the law[/I] are so harsh because of how important they are.
Here's hoping he doesn't actually get fucked over too much though. I doubt it'll come close to happening but hopefully the Disney lawyers can fend off any hard punishment.
[quote]While it is still not known how the Yorkshire terriers were brought into the country, officials said they would not reveal more for fear of prejudicing the investigation.[/quote]
Seriously? The dude owns a private fucking jet that's how he got them into the country you tards.
It's not hard to sneak things past government officials when you [i]own the jet[/i]
People are retarded if they seriously think Terriers would further fuck up Australia's ecosystem.
[QUOTE=Ragekipz;47809301]Not saying he should, but 340.000 dollars?[/QUOTE]
A drop in the bucket to him.
That being said it's a realistic fine. Australia doesn't [i]have[/i] rabies. At all. No rabies. Australia takes a very dim view to new species being introduced and animals being brought without proper screening. As fierce as their wildlife is, it wouldn't take much to destabilize their ecosystem. None of the animals that live there have developed any sort of countermeasures for rabies, and they've had a few run ins with invasive species.
Australia's ecosystem is fairly fragile.
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[QUOTE=Tudd;47809991]People are retarded if they seriously think Terriers would further fuck up Australia's ecosystem.[/QUOTE]
Terriers? No.
But rabies? Yes.
If you read the first news article on this you'd remember they're pissed because he didn't declare them when he came, and didn't allow them to be inspected by a vet. Honestly why he didn't is curious.
Rabies could very well damage or destabilize Australia's ecosystem
[QUOTE=Megadave;47809516]I don't give a shit if it could cause Australia to fall into the ocean, 10 years for 2 fucking dogs is bullshit.[/QUOTE]
It's not 10 years for two dogs.
It's 10 years for not listening to the fucking government of a sovereign nation when they tell you "When you visit and you bring pets, they must be inspected prior to leaving the airport terminal for disease and parasites"
[QUOTE=Ermac20;47809671]Except this is just 2 pets, It would be a whole different scenario if it was boars or rats, I think Australia is simply overreacting[/QUOTE]
I believe the worry wouldn't be the dogs but rather any diseases/parasites that they may carry on them.
plus dodging Border security is a federal offense. Anyone not a celebrity would probably be behind bars for smuggling
[QUOTE=Ragekipz;47809301]Not saying he should, but 340.000 dollars?[/QUOTE]
I'd bet that Australia has probably lost a lot more than that trying to control invasive species, so I don't think it's that unreasonable.
[QUOTE=Ermac20;47809671]Except this is just 2 pets, It would be a whole different scenario if it was boars or rats, I think Australia is simply overreacting[/QUOTE]
They're not.
If one or both of the dogs had rabies (not entirely out of the question, it takes a few days for the symptoms to begin showing. Long enough for them to get to Australia) and got loose in the country, they could EASILY start an epidemic among an ecosystem unaccustomed to the virus.
FYI. That's a nice title.
[QUOTE=MattSif;47809201]This is absurd.[/QUOTE]
Nah, Its to protect the environment and stop unwanted pests and virus's from entering the country.
Was he wrong? Yes.
Should he have done this? No.
Is ten years way too long for this? Yes.
I get that what he did could have had a serious effect on the ecosystem. But considering that no harm was done in this case, he should probably only be fined. Had the dogs gotten loose though, then some jail time might be in order.
It's ridiculous to try and put someone away for a decade for something like this. Just ban him from Australia or something. This is stupid.
[QUOTE=Govna;47809725]That's exactly what they're doing.
Two Yorkshire terriers are not a threat to Australia's ecosystem. They're not sick with anything, and they're not an invasive species. They're terriers... terriers have existed for centuries now, including yes even in Australia since the British showed up.
And this is not something which warrants a 10-year prison sentence and a $340,000 fine.
Holy fuck. I get that there are some people and some situations out there where this kind of a reaction is warranted, but this isn't one of them. It's not even close to being one of them.[/QUOTE]
It's a law. Maybe tomorrow some guy will try to smuggle in 2 rats and gain jail time. If they let him bring in the rats because "it's just 2 rats" they would have everyone bringing "just 2 rats" and there goes your ecosystem.
The law says no terriers. 2 terriers sounds absurd, but it steal absolutely violates a law. No means no.
[QUOTE=xbax;47810109]Was he wrong? Yes.
Should he have done this? No.
Is ten years way too long for this? Yes.
I get that what he did could have had a serious effect on the ecosystem. But considering that no harm was done in this case, he should probably only be fined. Had the dogs gotten loose though, then some jail time might be in order.[/QUOTE]
He blatantly and flagrantly violated a [i]Federal Law[/i].
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