A 54-year-old Mexican man was charged in San Diego for attempting to smuggle exotic parakeets across the border by hiding them in his cowboy boots. After crossing at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry, he claimed he had nothing to declare. However, a secondary inspection revealed six parakeets wrapped in nylon stockings in his boots and six more in his car seat. The birds were found injured, highlighting the risks of wildlife smuggling. He faces serious legal consequences, including a potential 20-year prison sentence.
During a thorough investigation at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry, Customs and Border Protection officials discovered that the suspect had hidden six exotic parakeets in his boots.
The officer's alertness during secondary inspection led to the discovery of six parakeets tightly wrapped in pantyhose and a further six hidden in the vehicle, showcasing the dangers of wildlife smuggling.
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