47 live chickens found in car at border
A photo released by CBP shows the chickens that were found hidden in a car at the U.S.-Mexico border.
NEW YORK - Border patrol agents got quite a surprise when they inspected a car at the Gateway to the Americas Bridge in Texas.
They found 47 fighting roosters and hens hidden in a car.
The incident happened on November 12th, when a United States citizen came back into the country and was referred for inspection by Customs and Border Patrol officers.
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The live birds were found concealed underneath the seats, floor mats, inside the glove compartment, and trunk of the vehicle. They also found some inside a passenger's purse.
"This is a large quantity of live animals, a significant violation of federal agriculture law," Laredo Port Director Alberto Flores said in a statement.
The driver had their car seized and they face a $500 fine.