They rescued 39 crocodiles that were transported to a cooler in Chiapas

The Federal Public Prosecutor for Environmental Protection (Profepa) He reported that 39 crocodiles (Spectacled Cayman species) what were they illegally transported in a polystyrene cooler were rescued by the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) in Chiapas.

The reptile security was carried out after a citizen complaint who alerted the Federal Ministerial Police (PFM) of the municipality of Villaflores, of the transfer of several crocodiles in a taxi stand where they were transported.

In view of what happened, the GRF opened an investigation file to crime against biodiversity, through the Office of the Deputy Prosecutor for Regional Control, Criminal Proceedings and Amparo (SCRPPA).

In the said document, the authorities stated that the elements of the PFM, assigned to the sub-headquarters of the municipality of Villaflores, had received a citizen complaint alerting them to the transport of crocodiles and that the Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office (MPF) had carried out the integration. of the research file.

According to the agency’s statement, on January 26, the FGR contacted Profepa to inform them that in that city they had insured the specimens and in turn had requested information from a UMA or PIMVS. where they could be received and cared for. It has been identified as the Spectacled Cayman species.

Later, the reptiles were brought to the UMA “San Joaquín”, who acts as representative of Profepa, where the request for an expert opinion regarding the 39 alligator specimens was received.

In the file, they verified that the approved police report presented by GFP officers recounted the events where the specimens were found and that it was a response to an anonymous call.

Crocodiles are also described as caught in a taxi of the civil service and that arriving at the base of it, The cooler described in the complaint was found, without anyone being held responsible.

“Due to the specimens being underweight and strained due to the confinement they have been found in since their seizure, WBU staff said they needed at least a day. to perform their handling and collect specific data on the dimensions, weight, and general conditions of specimens. “

However, authorities indicate that it was appreciated that the animals were about a length of de 30 centimeters, 4 to 5 months old and weighing between 80 and 150 grams.

According to Profepa, Spectacled Cayman species (Caiman crocodilus), is listed in the category of subjects with special protection.

According to the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat), illegal animal trafficking has a direct and irreversible impact on biodiversity, causing a significant decline in the population of species with high commercial value.

The National Commission for Protected Natural Areas (Conanp), indicates that The main threat to crocodiles is indiscriminate hunting due to their skin, pollution and loss of habitat.

Between the most trafficked species in Mexico are the macaws, parrots, toucans, orchids, cacti, monkeys, ocelots, tarantulas and reptiles.

Semarnat urges citizens to participate in the fight against illegal wildlife trafficking Yes Go to the Profepa phone from anywhere in the Republic, calling toll free at 800-776-33-72.

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