Agents find squirrels in man's coat pockets
SANTA TERESA, N.M. - A California man has been cited for bringing three ground squirrels into the United States from Mexico, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers.
The animals were found inside the man's coat pockets during an inspection at the Santa Teresa port of entry Tuesday. Officers became suspicious of the unidentified man after they found an empty bird cage in his pickup truck but no animals.
A special agent with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service took the animals into custody and issued the man a $350 fine and a violation notice.
Officers said smuggling live animals into the country from foreign locations is a concern because of the possible introduction of diseases.
****In the past, ground squirrels have tested positive for plague.****
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He's obviously nuts. lol Sorry, couldn't help it.