DPA
Manila - Philippine airport authorities on Tuesday arrested a Filipino man for trying to smuggle three live Siamese crocodiles from Cambodia.
The crocodiles, measuring approximately 45cm long, were found in the baggage of Enrique Castillo upon his arrival at Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
The customs examiner also seized two bottles of vanda orchid cultures from Castillo's bags, according to NAIA General Manager Alfonso Cusi.
Castillo falsely declared the contents of his baggage as live fish, Cusi said.
"We strongly remind passengers to avoid bringing in quarantine products or items as these are highly prohibited under existing laws," Cusi said.
"All imported fruits, fresh meat products and aquatic animals are not allowed without the necessary permit from the Philippines," he added.
Cusi said Castillo has been turned over to NAIA wildlife officers for proper disposition for violating the Convention of International Trade of Endangered Species.
The crocodiles, measuring approximately 45cm long, were found in the baggage of Enrique Castillo upon his arrival at Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
The customs examiner also seized two bottles of vanda orchid cultures from Castillo's bags, according to NAIA General Manager Alfonso Cusi.
Castillo falsely declared the contents of his baggage as live fish, Cusi said.
"We strongly remind passengers to avoid bringing in quarantine products or items as these are highly prohibited under existing laws," Cusi said.
"All imported fruits, fresh meat products and aquatic animals are not allowed without the necessary permit from the Philippines," he added.
Cusi said Castillo has been turned over to NAIA wildlife officers for proper disposition for violating the Convention of International Trade of Endangered Species.
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