A San Antonio resident is facing federal wildlife trafficking charges after authorities found two infant spider monkeys hidden in her car during a border crossing, reported myRGV.
What happened?
Johana Mar attempted to enter the United States through the Brownsville Gateway crossing when officers discovered the baby primates concealed inside a bag. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service took her into custody on June 9.
After being detained, Mar acknowledged bringing the protected animals across the border without authorization.
“Mar stated that she did not know if she was allowed to bring monkeys into the U.S. and that is why she did not declare them to (CBP). Mar stated that she received the monkeys from a friend who she only communicates (with) through Facebook and Whatsapp,” according to the criminal complaint…