Sarmad Ghaled Dafar, 33, was sentenced in San Diego federal court for smuggling protected baby Mexican spider monkeys. He received four months custody and 180 days home confinement. Investigations revealed he coordinated the smuggling of at least six monkeys across the U.S.-Mexico border, making his operation easier by choosing younger monkeys, which are quieter and less active. Dafar's actions led to a federal inquiry after a co-conspirator was caught attempting to transport monkeys, revealing details of the smuggling scheme through messages. He must also pay approximately $23,500 in restitution for the care of the seized monkeys.
Sarmad Ghaled Dafar, a 33-year-old Texas man, was sentenced to four months in custody and 180 days of home confinement for attempting to smuggle baby Mexican spider monkeys.
Investigators found messages from Dafar organizing multiple shipments of monkeys and indicated that smuggling younger monkeys was easier due to their quieter nature.
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