Man Suspected of Smuggling Exotic Birds at Border

Man smuggling exotic protected birds detained in CA: feds

Man smuggling exotic birds in cardboard box is detained in California

Officials say the arrest is part of a larger, “troubling pattern” of wildlife being trafficked into the U.S. through Southern California.

Man smuggling exotic protected birds in cardboard box is detained in California_ feds say

A California man arrived to the U.S. from Mexico with a commercial amount of alcohol, candy, snacks and soda in his car — as well as seven exotic, protected birds inside a cardboard SKYY vodka box, according to court documents. ...

Officials make disturbing discovery after noticing 'unusual' bulges in man's clothing at US border checkpoint: 'Extremely dangerous'

On April 30, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered a man attempting to smuggle parrots into the United States in an unusual manner. What's happening? As the Los Angeles Times detailed, a man applying for admission to California at the border was stopped after officials noticed "unusual clothing bulges" around his ankles.  When the officers went to check the strange lumps, they found the man had somehow stuffed six birds into his…

Man suspected of smuggling exotic birds at border

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- A man suspected of illegally trafficking protected exotic birds through the San Ysidro Port of Entry appeared in court Tuesday. Juandaniel Medina, 24, of Lindsay, CA, faces an importation contrary to law charge, with a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and $250,000 fine, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) said in a news release. "According to a federal complaint, Medina was the driver and registered owner…

Man accused of smuggling exotic birds across border after parrots found in cardboard box

A man who allegedly tried to smuggle seven parrots into the United States through the San Ysidro Port of Entry was facing federal charges Tuesday.