A man is accused of smuggling more than 1,700 reptiles — including baby crocodiles and Mexican beaded lizards — into the U.S.
LOS ANGELES — A Southern California man is accused of smuggling more than 1,700 reptiles — including baby crocodiles and Mexican beaded lizards — into the U.S. since 2016.
Border patrol agents say they found about 60 lizards and snakes hidden in the 30-year-old's clothing. Some of the smuggled reptiles were protected and endangered species, authorities said. Perez, of Oxnard, has been in federal custody since then and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles on Thursday announced additional charges on a superseding indictment that also includes Perez’s sister as a defendant.His federal attorney in San Diego declined to comment.
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