Man admits to selling protected turtles Malta Independent Saturday, 11 May 2013, 14:22 Last update: about 12 years ago A court fined a 54-year-old Italian man €500 and confiscated his van after he admitted to being in possession of and selling protected turtles. Filipo Mazza, of Ragusa, was also accused to importing the turtles. Inspector Mario Tonna prosecuted.