Rare exotic birds found hidden in passenger's luggage being smuggled into France
Published date: Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:05:14 +0700A plane passenger was arrested when customs agents found small exotic birds hidden in his luggage as he attempted to smuggle them into France.
The traveller, a Belgian national whose identity was withheld by authorities, was detained at Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport in Brazil on October 18.
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18/10/2025 |
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VRP172098 |
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Duration: 00:14 |
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Rating: News safe |
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