Man Caught Trying to Smuggle Live Turtle in His Pants at Newark Airport
A traveler from Pennsylvania was apprehended at Newark Liberty International Airport for attempting to smuggle a live turtle concealed in his pants. TSA agents discovered the 12-centimeter-long turtle during a routine security check. The man triggered an alarm and, when prompted, reached down his pants to pull out the turtle, leaving security personnel surprised. This incident underscores ongoing challenges with wildlife smuggling at airports.
PEOPLE, ABC News, Pocono Record, 6ABC Philadelphia, NBC New York, WNEP Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, PAHomePage.com, Gothamist, News 12 New Jersey, Patch