An unusual discovery surprised the authorities at the El Dorado international airport in Bogotá by finding two stuffed coyotes inside a box that had arrived in the country from abroad.
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The incident occurred when uniformed Police officers, together with a group from the District Environment Secretariat, were carrying out verification work on luggage and packages sent by courier. When inspecting one of the boxes, They found the two animals, on which they had performed a taxidermy process for their conservation.
After evaluating the elements found, the authorities proceeded to seize the specimens because There were no corresponding legal permits for the import and transportation of this type of merchandise.
As explained by Camilo González Cano, head of the Carabineros and Environmental Protection Section of the Bogotá Police, “Warehouses of transport companies and some luggage were verified. Two species of wildlife were found, two coyotes, which were stuffed. These were sent from abroad, and upon verification, it was evident that they did not have the permit. necessary to transport them.
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According to the officer, the seized animals were left at the disposal of the District Environment Secretariat, which will be in charge of handling them as they are specimens of wildlife.
Likewise, both the Bogotá Police and the Mayor’s Office called on citizens to report any suspected case of wildlife trafficking through Emergency Line 123 and/or to the email [email protected]. co.
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