Mummified Monkeys Seized at Boston Airport from Passenger's Luggage

The seizure of four mummified monkeys from a passenger returning from Congo underscores the health risks of bushmeat and the broader issue of wildlife trafficking.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents seized four mummified monkeys from a passenger's luggage at Boston Logan International Airport.
The passenger was returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo and claimed the luggage contained dried fish.
The seizure highlights the risks of bushmeat, which can carry diseases like the Ebola virus.
No charges were filed against the passenger, but the nearly 9 pounds of bushmeat were marked for destruction.
Illicit wildlife trafficking, including bushmeat, generates about $23 billion annually for transnational criminal organizations.

Cleveland Plain Dealer