Illegal Trade
The pieces fell into place as Matthew scanned more cages, each with similar notes attached. Dogs, cats, birds—all with price tags and buyer information. The realization hit him like a ton of bricks: these animals were being sold to the highest bidder. Anger bubbled within him as he grasped the full extent of the operation. He knew he had to gather evidence and alert the authorities before it was too late.
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