Border Authorities Intercept Monkey Smugglers Twice This Month

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents have intercepted attempts to smuggle monkeys into the United States from Mexico twice within a month, shedding light on the growing market for exotic pets. These incidents highlight the challenges posed by wildlife trafficking and the consequences of owning such animals.

Experts say there is a growing market for these exotic pets.

CBP agents stationed along the Texas border have successfully thwarted two separate attempts to smuggle monkeys into the country in recent weeks. The first incident occurred earlier this month when a Mexican national was apprehended while trying to smuggle two. . .