A routine inspection at the U.S.-Mexico border turned into a wildlife smuggling bust when federal officers discovered 14 live toucans hidden in a traveler’s vehicle, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The alleged smuggling attempt, intercepted at a California port of entry and reported by NBC 7 San Diego, underscores ongoing concerns about the illegal trade in exotic animals and the risks it poses to both public health and endangered species. Authorities say the birds were seized and the case has been referred for further investigation and potential prosecution.
Toucan smuggling case at US Mexico border raises alarm over wildlife trafficking
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers say the discovery of 14 live toucans concealed in a vehicle at a southern…
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Author : Samuel Brown
Publish date : 2026-01-12 00:11:00
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