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A 20 -year -old man and a 21 -year -old woman, both American citizens, were crossing the United States through the Anjalduas International Bridge, when their vehicle was marked by CBP agents for another inspection on Sunday.
After investigation, the authorities discovered a spider monkey inside a backpack in the vehicle. Both individuals were taken into custody and the monkey was taken to the Gladis Porter Zoo in the Bronceville.
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Authorities discovered a spider monkey in a vehicle crossing the Texas-Maxico border. (Istock)
According to CBP officials, convention on international trade in the endangered species of wild organisms and flora protects some types of monkeys and their imports are regulated by disease control and prevention centers. However, monkeys are not allowed to import as pets.
On the same day, CPB agents at Hidalgo International Bridge crossed a 68 -year -old Mexican citizen in the US for second inspection.
The agents discovered about 73 pounds of alleged cocaine, which entered the explorer of the man’s fort. Officials estimate that the road value of alleged narcotics is around $ 980,000.
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Border petrol agents seized about 73 pounds of alleged cocaine packages at Hidalgo port of entry on the Texas-Mexico border. (Customs and limit patrol)
The person was taken into custody by Homeland Security and cocaine was confiscated by CBP.
The identity of three suspects has not been released by the authorities.
Hidalgo’s port director Carlos Rodriguez said in a statement, “Our frontline CBP officer and agricultural experts remain vigilant as they conduct their inspections, their attention to expansion and inspection experience, obstruct an endangered species and motivates one to confly in two separate enforcement events.” “We are committed to preventing exploitation of protected animals and preventing the spread of animal diseases. Drugs also strengthen our continuous commitment to our Border Security Mission.”
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CBP did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comments.
