Posted on 12/17/2021 4:23:50 PM PST by nickcarraway
A SMUGGLER flew from Scotland to Israel with more than 300 baby lobsters in his suitcase.
Somehow he managed to get his bizarre haul through Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv, without raising any alarms.
He was caught with more than 300 baby lobsters in his suitcase
His unusual operation was only rumbled after he was caught with the lobsters and officials launched a probe into where they’d come from.
Experts revealed wildlife can only be brought into Israel under licence to protect native populations from infection.
It’s claimed the smuggler could have wiped out Israel’s lobsters if he’d not been stopped in time.
Dr. Nadav Davidovich, from the Ministry of Agriculture's veterinary services, said: “It is important to emphasize that import of animals is subject to licensing and full compliance with its conditions.
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