BROWNSVILLE, Texas - A routine inspection turned into a wildlife smuggling bust after three live parrots were discovered hidden inside a vehicle.U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Brownsville Port of Entr
A routine inspection at the Brownsville Port of Entry turned into a wildlife smuggling bust after three live parrots were discovered hidden inside a vehicle. BROWNSVILLE, Texas - A routine inspection at the Brownsville Port of Entry turned into a wildlife smuggling bust after three live parrots were discovered hidden inside a vehicle.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers say the discovery happened March 13 at the Gateway International Bridge, where officers referred a 2007 GMC Yukon for a secondary inspection.“Parrots are protected species and our frontline officers work diligently to prevent suspected attempts to smuggle them as part of the illegal animal trade,” said Port Director Tater Ortiz of the Brownsville Port of Entry. “Exotic birds may carry various diseases not known to exist in the U.S. that could endanger native wildlife and U.S. agriculture, resulting in potential economic harm as well.” Authorities said Homeland Security Investigations has launched a criminal probe into the case. CBP also coordinated with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to ensure the parrots were safely transported to a local zoo.Parrots are protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, a global agreement that regulates the trade of certain animals and plants to prevent exploitation.Mulch fire smolders at recycle center; wind shift sends smoke over cityEXCLUSIVE: Initial sheriff’s report reveals graphic details in Anaqua Springs deaths A sheriff’s report obtained by Fox San Antonio reveals new details about what investigators found inside the home, including multiple firearms, blood evidence,HOUSTON - What started as the flu has led to life-changing amputations for a teenage girl in Texas.This is 13-year-old Kaydin Ruiz from Kerrville. Kaydin’s mother, Amanda Valdez, said her daughter first showed symptoms i
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