Police Rescue Monkey Illegally Held in Cage Near Ashkelon
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Israeli police rescued a green guenon monkey illegally kept in a cage in a home near Ashkelon. The suspect was arrested for illegal possession of a protected wild animal and the monkey was taken to a sanctuary for care.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Police rescued an illegally caged monkey near Ashkelon.
- The monkey is a green guenon species.
- The owner was arrested for illegal possession.
- The monkey is now at a primate sanctuary.
- The suspect was released under conditions.
Police in Israel have rescued a green guenon monkey that was being illegally kept in a cage at a private residence in the moshav (village) of Barchiya, near Ashkelon. The owner of the home, a man in his 30s, was arrested on suspicion of illegal trade and possession of a protected wild animal.
The monkey has been transferred to the Israeli Primate Sanctuary, where it will receive veterinary care and undergo medical examinations. The suspect was released under restrictive conditions following his interrogation.
The incident highlights concerns about the illegal trade and keeping of exotic animals in Israel, with authorities working to combat such activities.
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