MANILA, Philippines — Bureau of Customs (BOC) officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport confiscated 56 iguanas brought by a Filipino traveler from Bangkok, Thailand at past midnight yesterday. In front of Neil Ryan Dysoco, BOC officers examined two pieces of his luggage and and found the iguanas, five of which were dead. The lizards were turned over to Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) officials at the airport. Republic Act 9147 or the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act said any individual must secure a permit to bring out or import wildlife. Arnel Mataro of the DENR said the iguanas will be brought to the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center in Quezon City.

Source: Philippine Star February 22, 2019 13:07 UTC