Last Update: January 13, 2023, 18:02 IST
Anyone caught smuggling wildlife into the country can be fined and jailed according to local law. (Credits: Reuters)
The team of Israel’s Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Parks Authority, Border Police and Tax Authority rescued the animals in a joint operation. The man, who was arrested a few days ago, is now facing charges that carry a jail term of up to two years.
Illegal trafficking of wildlife or wildlife trafficking is one of the biggest problems for the survival of many animal species. An Israeli man was recently detained on charges of smuggling three lizards and two snakes into the country. It is being told that this 20-year-old man was caught bringing the animals by hiding them inside tin foil, plastic containers and socks. Officers at Ben Gurion airport detained a man arriving from Hungary on suspicion. Photos of the crime were made public by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on Monday, according to the Times of Israel.
The team of Israel’s Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Parks Authority, Border Police and Tax Authority rescued the animals in a joint operation. The man, who was arrested a few days ago, is now facing charges that carry a jail term of up to two years.
Importing wildlife into Israel requires a mandatory permit for importation and including a health certificate. These permits are issued by the Ministry of Agriculture. Anyone caught smuggling wildlife into the country can be fined and jailed according to local law.
Dr. Tamir, acting director of veterinary services at the Israeli Ministry of Agriculture, told the portal how the authorities are constantly working to prevent illegal transportation of wildlife that can prove dangerous to public life. “In recent years we have learned the hard way the importance of preventing the spread of diseases from animals to people. We have a duty to ensure that animal imports are carried out legally and do not pose a risk to the health of the public and the animals themselves. doesn’t,” he said.
Uri Liniel, head of the Wildlife Trade and Holding Department, explained that a list of species allowed for trade and import into Israel can be obtained from the official website of the Nature and Parks Authority. He said that the smuggled animal species would now be sent back to their country of origin.
In a similar instance, a woman was prevented from boarding a plane at Tampa Airport, Florida, United States, after officers found a four-foot boa constrictor in her carry-on luggage bag. According to the Daily Star, the woman insisted it was her ’emotional support snake’.
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