Man Tries to Smuggle Baby Animals Past Airport Security
According to the Guardian, the suspect, Noor Mahmoodr, was charged with “possessing endangered wildlife and smuggling endangered wildlife.” The animals were reportedly drugged at the time, and received immediate veterinary care after Mahmoodr was caught.
Mahmoodr was attempting to board a flight from Bangkok to Dubai. Authorities believe that he has smuggled animals several times already.
It was a very sophisticated smuggling operation. We’ve never seen one like this before,” said Steven Galster, director of the anti-trafficking group Freedom Foundation. “The guy had a virtual zoo in his suitcases.”
[Guardian]
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