File photo. [AP]
Turkish customs officials in the northwestern city of Edirne found dozens of exotic animals being imported into Turkey from Greece.
The state-run Anadolu Agency said the mid-size sedan with Greek license plates was carrying three kangaroos, three alpacas and one Patagonian seahorse in the trunk, and 12 parrots and 23 flying squirrels inside. vehicle Many of the animals are young.
Pictures from the scene show the larger animals tied and pressed together in a tight enclosure, while the smaller ones were crowded into cages.
Private Demiroren News Agency identified the driver of the vehicle as Yuksel D., who was then detained by authorities.
All the animals survived and will be delivered to the Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks. [AP]
