Couple Arrested for Smuggling 100 Icelandic Bird Eggs and Chicks

A couple has been arrested for attempting to smuggle 100 Icelandic bird eggs and live chicks, with passenger analysis being key to their apprehension. This incident highlights illegal wildlife trafficking.

19 Jun, 11:00 — 19 Jun, 11:00

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Couple Arrested Smuggling 100 Icelandic Bird Eggs and Live Chicks

A couple was arrested near Seyðisfjörður yesterday after customs and police discovered approximately 100 wild bird eggs and five live young birds hidden in their vehicle during a routine search. As reported by Vísir, the arrest followed a search aboard the Norröna ferry in Seyðisfjörður, with eggs concealed in insulated cases and live common snipe… The post Couple Arrested Smuggling 100 Icelandic Bird Eggs and Live Chicks appeared first on Iceland Review.

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