Overview
- State security discovered the animals during CONFIA preventive patrols at a finca in the Arboledas de San Rafael community of Celaya.
- After an inspection with SEDENA, the National Guard and state forces, PROFEPA secured the specimens when no legal provenance or possession was shown as legal proceedings continue.
- The animals were identified as a female African lion about 8 years old, a male African lion about 6, and two green macaws, male and female, about 13.
- Authorities estimated the combined commercial value at more than 420,000 pesos, while stressing animal welfare and community safety concerns.
- The animals remain in PROFEPA custody for health evaluation and to determine their technical and legal destination, and residents were urged to report suspected environmental crimes to 089.