Spanish police have arrested a Russian couple for their involvement in the illegal sale of exotic cats, including protected species like white tigers and clouded leopards. The arrests were made during a raid in Manacor, Mallorca, where officials seized 19 animals along with over 40 fraudulent animal passports. Their operation, which started in March 2024, is linked to a broader international criminal network. Animals were smuggled into the EU from countries such as Russia and Ukraine, ultimately revealing a troubling trend of exotic pet ownership across Europe. The seized animals are to be rehabilitated in Alicante.
Spanish police arrested a Russian couple for wildlife crimes related to the sale of exotic cats, including protected species like white tigers and clouded leopards.
The couple's operation is a small part of a larger international criminal organization involved in smuggling exotic animals into the EU using false documents.
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