In recent days the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protections (PROFEPA) has cracked down on the theft of sea turtle eggs from their nesting places in Puerto Vallarta.
Investigations by PROFEPA have led to the arrest of five people this week and the recovery of over 800 stolen olive ridley sea turtle eggs.
The first arrest occurred at Boca de Tomates where an individual was found in possession of a clear plastic bag with 37 turtle eggs; in the same area they were also arrested two people carrying a bucket containing 175 turtle eggs.
Also, agents of the Federal Police arrested . . .
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