Puerto Vallarta News

Puerto Vallarta News

Man Arrested in Puerto Vallarta for Possession of 68 Sea Turtle Eggs

Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco – A man was arrested in Puerto Vallarta after authorities found him in possession of 68 sea turtle eggs, an illegal activity under Mexican law. The Attorney General's Office (FGR) in Jalisco confirmed the arrest of Carlos ‘L’ for his alleged responsibility for crimes against biodiversity. His actions specifically fall under the category of Possession of Products of a Species Subject to Special Protection, a serious offense in Mexico aimed at safeguarding the country’s rich wildlife.

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