Man nabbed at airport with 35 birds hidden in his clothing, officials say Wilson Wong
A man was arrested in New York City on Monday after authorities found 35 live songbirds stuffed inside hair curlers attached to his clothing, prosecutors said.
Kevin Andre McKenzie, 36, of Guyana, flew from his home country to John F. Kennedy International Airport hoping not to make a peep. But a search by Border Patrol agents revealed he was unlawfully carrying nearly three dozen finches that were concealed in the small cylindrical containers with perforated netting covers, according to the U.S. Attorney s Office for the Eastern District of New York.
By Bill Galluccio
Apr 28, 2021
Customs and Border Patrol agents busted a man trying to smuggle 35 songbirds into the United States at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. Officials said that agents searched
Kevin Andre McKenzie, 36, as he went through customs after arriving on a flight from Georgetown, Guyana.
During the search, the agents uncovered 35 finches stuffed inside hair curlers that were attached to the inside of his jacket and around his ankles. He was arrested and charged with unlawfully importing finches into the United States.
People who import birds from other countries must obtain a special permit, and the birds must be quarantined for 30 days to prevent the spread of disease.
By Bill Galluccio
Apr 28, 2021
Customs and Border Patrol agents busted a man trying to smuggle 35 songbirds into the United States at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. Officials said that agents searched
Kevin Andre McKenzie, 36, as he went through customs after arriving on a flight from Georgetown, Guyana.
During the search, the agents uncovered 35 finches stuffed inside hair curlers that were attached to the inside of his jacket and around his ankles. He was arrested and charged with unlawfully importing finches into the United States.
People who import birds from other countries must obtain a special permit, and the birds must be quarantined for 30 days to prevent the spread of disease.
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