Man accused of smuggling 1,700 reptiles from Mexico and Hong Kong
by Associated Press from US news | The Guardian on (#5XFYK)
Jose Manuel Perez from California allegedly smuggled reptiles, including baby crocodiles and Mexican beaded lizards, since 2016
A Southern California man is accused of smuggling more than 1,700 reptiles - including baby crocodiles and Mexican beaded lizards - into the US since 2016, authorities said Thursday.
Jose Manuel Perez, also known as Julio Rodriguez", was taken into custody on 25 February at the San Ysidro border crossing with Mexico.
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