Crocodile head found in luggage at Italian airport
Summary
An Italian man was caught at Turin’s airport with the dried head of a critically endangered crocodile hidden in his luggage. He faces a large fine or jail time for smuggling an animal protected by an international agreement against illegal trade.Key Facts
- The man arrived at Turin’s Caselle airport on a flight from Miami via Istanbul.
- The crocodile’s head was wrapped in paper to hide it from security and customs.
- Crocodiles are protected under the Washington Convention, a global treaty to stop illegal wildlife trade.
- If found guilty, the man could be fined €20,000 to €200,000 or jailed for six months to one year.
- Italian police seized the head and launched an investigation into illegal animal trade.
- Italy is a known hub for illegal exotic animal trafficking, often connected to organized crime.
- Illegal trade in animals like tortoises, birds, reptiles, and primates has been reported by the Italian WWF.
- Some tourists unknowingly buy illegal wildlife souvenirs, such as dried crocodile heads, abroad.
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