Overview
- Officers intercepted the man after he tried to exit through the green “nothing to declare” channel.
- The pelt, fashioned as a rug, was concealed in a black garment bag inside his luggage.
- The traveler presented no required species-protection documents, so customs confiscated the item.
- Authorities opened an investigation on suspicion of violating wildlife-protection laws, and the owner now faces an administrative fine.
- The discovery occurred Saturday and was disclosed Tuesday by Frankfurt’s main customs office.