Lizards Smuggled in Suitcase at Haneda | California News

A 23-year-old traveler landed in Japan with a suitcase packed with smuggled Mexican alligator lizards—nine endangered creatures worth up to $630 each. Customs found them stuffed in socks, one already dead, and the guy claimed he bought them for just $4 apiece in Mexico. This isn’t the first time wildlife has slipped through airport security: from turtles to bird parts, the illegal pet trade keeps finding loopholes—even as authorities focus on bigger threats. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/327011086581d0af