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Parrot Egg Smugglers Caught at Airport After Chick Hatches from Hand Luggage

Dutch authorities seized 261 parrot eggs, suspected to be from endangered species, found in the hand luggage of a couple traveling from Central America to Asia at Schiphol Airport. The smugglers were caught after a chick reportedly hatched from one of the eggs in their bag.

26 Mar, 14:37 — 26 Mar, 14:37
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The IndependentMostly Factual111d ago

Parrot egg smugglers caught at airport as chick hatches from hand luggage

The couple, flying from Central America, had 261 eggs in their bags

By Charlotte Van Campenhout

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nos26 Mar, 13:08First to report

Gepiep op Schiphol: 261 gesmokkelde papegaaieieren gevonden in handbagage

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The Independent26 Mar, 14:37Latest update

Parrot egg smugglers caught at airport as chick hatches from hand luggage

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