Spain rescues hundreds of exotic animals from unlicensed shelter

El Mundo

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Among the 472 animals involved are specimens of leopard turtles; spur turtles; Mediterranean turtles; iguanas; gecos of different varieties; tarantulas and varanos of the Nile, which lacked documentation and legal traceability. Read

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Spanish police have discovered 472 exotic animals west of Madrid, likely victims of illegal trafficking. The animals, including leopard tortoises, iguanas, tarantulas, Nile monitors, and geckos, were being held at a shelter run by an organization that was raising funds from donors through social media.

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The Civil Guard has investigated four persons for their alleged membership in a criminal organization dedicated to the illegal trafficking of exotic animals, in the framework of the operation ‘Suartx’, in the town of Burgohondo (Ávila). A total of 472 exotic animals have been intervened, among which are specimens of leopard turtle, spur turtle, Mediterranean turtle, iguanas, gecos of different varieties, tarantulas and varano del Nile, among oth…

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The Guardia Civil has intervened 472 exotic protected animals, valued at 85,000 euros, which were in a false refuge located in the municipality of Burgohondo in the Abulense, about 35 kilometers southeast of the capital.Continue reading...