The TTPS released he following statement about the incident.

“In a collaborative effort by officers of the Santa Flora Police Station, Erin Police Station, and the South Western Division Task Force, led by Sgt Sobie, two vehicles were intercepted at National Trace, Beach Road, Palo Seco. A search of the vehicles revealed the quantity of animals. When questioned, both drivers, could not produce any permits for the protected species.

The drivers, ages 33 and 36, of Upper Covigne Road, Diego Martin and Dillion Street, Diego Martin, respectively, were taken to the Santa Flora Police Station where they were charged with 25 counts of having a Yellow Crown Parrot in captivity without a permit, two Counts of having Fronted Capuchin Monkeys, four counts of having Giant Otters, and 40 counts of having Yellow Crown Parrots in captivity without a permit.”