Man caught with 300 tortoises and 77 parrots bound for Malta at Sicilian port
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Animals category. Published on October 5, 2026 • Originally reported by Angela Giuffrida in Rome. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Animals category. Published on October 5, 2026 • Originally reported by Angela Giuffrida in Rome. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Italian police say Maltese citizen under investigation for smuggling after animals found packed in car
A Maltese man is facing animal cruelty charges after allegedly attempting to transport 300 tortoises and 77 parrots from Sicily to Malta.
The animals were found packed into a car near the boarding area for a Malta-bound catamaran during an inspection at the Sicilian port of Pozzallo, the local unit of Italy’s financial police squad said on Monday.
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