Overview

• TSA agents at Miami International Airport used advanced imaging technology to detect two live turtles concealed in a woman’s bra during routine screening.
• Officials said one turtle died in transit and the surviving animal was transferred to the Florida Department of Fish and Wildlife for care.
• The agency has not disclosed the woman’s identity or the turtles’ species and has made no announcement on potential criminal charges.
• In a social media post, TSA urged travelers to stop hiding animals on their bodies and to follow proper pet transport guidelines.
• Similar smuggling attempts, including a March case at Newark Liberty International Airport, underscore ongoing efforts to combat unconventional wildlife trafficking at U.S. airports.