Overview
- Officers stopped a Belgian-registered car on the A7 at the Füssen border tunnel on November 9 and found 26 Greek tortoises and five albinos.
- The animals were packed in shoe boxes with Italian labels during a period when such tortoises typically hibernate.
- A veterinary expert reported improper marking and unprofessional transport, raising animal welfare concerns.
- Entry paperwork showed irregularities, including surplus Czech certificates, and the documents are under verification.
- The tortoises were moved to the Reptilienzoo Füssen as investigations continue, and the French driver was cited for driving without a license, with police saying the Belgian zoo he named does not exist.