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Busted in Pueblo Esther: Police Rescue Sick Capybara Cubs from Suspected Sales Operation
In a surprise raid on Wednesday afternoon, the Eco-Brigade and Animal Rescue team of the Santa Fe provincial police swooped down on a residence in Pueblo Esther, discovering two malnourished and neglected capybara cubs. The bust was set off by a tip that suspected sales of "chicken nuggets made with capybara meat," another name for the species, were being made.
The operation, reported by Rosario3, unveiled more than just the capybara cubs. Officers found meat from an adult capybara and the bodies of six nutrias in the residence's freezer, fueling suspicions of illegal slaughter and sales of wild species' meat.
The cubs were quickly whisked off to the Carlos Cossia veterinary clinic for specialized care. As of now, no arrests have been made, but the investigation is still ongoing to identify the responsible parties violating wildlife protection laws.
Capybaras, native to South America, are an indigenous protected species. Hunting, possession, slaughter, and commercialization of these animals are all strictly regulated by both provincial and national regulations. Unauthorized possessions and illegal commercialization for profit constitute environmental crimes.
Back in February, a deli in Buenos Aires's Villa Crespo neighborhood was shut down due to illegal capybara and chivito meat sales, as per a City Police operation with the Judicial Investigations Corps and the Specialized Unit in Environmental Matters.
Capybara meat jars were discovered during the raid, with authorities suspecting they originated from poaching as these animals cannot be commercially sold without following strict regulations. The jars shared the same National Registry of Food Products number, raising concerns about their origins and legality.
The deli's owner was charged for illegal wildlife trade and possession of wildlife byproducts and Animal Cruelty. The current regulations prohibit selling meat from protected species without proper authorization and certificates of origin.
The operation involved several areas of the City Government, including the Environmental Crimes Division, the General Directorate of Environmental Control, the General Directorate of Inspection and Control, and the General Directorate of Food Hygiene and Safety.
The case remains under investigation with authorities working diligently to determine the source of the seized products and any additional distribution networks involved.
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- The investigation into the illegal wildlife trade and animal cruelty case in Pueblo Esther, Santa Fe, continues, as authorities aim to identify the responsible parties violating environmental-science regulations and capybara protection laws.
- In a similar incident, a deli in Buenos Aires's Villa Crespo neighborhood was closed down due to illegal capybara and chivito meat sales, reinforcing the need for general-news outlets to cover such environmental crimes.
- The ongoing procedure to analyze the seized products and trace any distribution networks can shed light on the general-news topic of environmental crimes dedicated to the illegal slaughter and commercialization of wild species' meat.
- The suspect arrested in the groping spree case in Ituzaingo, while being an unrelated crime-and-justice incident, draws attention to another important issue: addressing and prosecuting those committing acts of animal cruelty.
- The capture of the notorious criminal leader in a Pilar country club signifies a success for local law enforcement and the community, but the constant vigilance needed to combat wildlife-related environmental crimes such as the capybara sales remains crucial.
