Mexico wildlife trafficking case in Ixtapaluca, State of Mexico, Digi Mart USA News (Toluca, Mexico): The Federal Attorney General’s Office (FGR), through its Specialized Regional Control Prosecutor’s Office (FECOR) in the State of Mexico, obtained a court order binding a person over for trial for an alleged crime against biodiversity. The charge involves illegally possessing various specimens of wildlife species subject to special protection, aggravated because the animals were held for commercial purposes.
According to the investigation, Luis “N” was detained by members of the Public Security Directorate for allegedly selling protected animal species in the municipality of Ixtapaluca. Authorities said they seized a yellow-headed parrot, two Amazon parrots, two guinea fowl, an emerald toucan, five lovebirds, four Japanese hens, three nymph parakeets, two Mexican finches, a red-fronted canary, two diamond doves, four orange-fronted parakeets and a lizard.
Luis “N” was placed at the disposal of the federal Public Prosecutor, who formally charged him and presented the corresponding evidence. At the initial hearing, the judge ruled the arrest lawful, ordered him to stand trial, and imposed a precautionary measure prohibiting him from possessing wild animals or wildlife flora.
The judge also set a two-month period for closing the investigation.
The person named in this report is presumed innocent until a competent judicial authority issues a conviction. The FGR asked residents to report any concerns at any time, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, through its Single Attention Window (VUA) at 722 236 0146 or by email.
