The recent intervention of federal authorities in the Heads, Baja California Surand revealed the possession of several copies of Wild and exotic animals In a private residence. The operation, which took place on November 12, 2025, led to the seizure of various types, the most prominent of which was… Jaguar and lionAnd animals whose trade and possession are subject to strict regulations Environmental and criminal regulations in Mexico.
Federal Environmental Protection Attorney (Profiba(She stated that she cooperated with the Office of the Public Prosecutor of the Republic)FGR) and National Guard (GN) During a search of a house in Los Cabos.
The main reason for processing was possible crimes against Biodiversity, In accordance with the provisions of Article 420, Section Four of the law Federal Penal Code. During the investigation, the person identified as the owner of the house admitted that he owned several copies:
A Jaguar (Tiger Onka)
A African lion (Leo the tiger)
two Red deer (cervix)
A Capuchin monkey (Cebus capesinus)
two Common crows (Corvus Corax)
two com. caracaras (Caracara Blancos)
Not only are the insured species compatible with wild animals, but many of them are considered exotic and are included in Appendices II and III of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Case highlights Jaguar, listed as endangeredIt is a condition that requires the holder to have documents proving the legal origin, in addition to the necessary permits to market or transport it.
During the process, Proviba checked the existence of licenses and observed proper handling of samples, but the most important thing was FGR Who decided Insurance for animals, property and vehicles associated with the event.
Once the insurance is completed, The person in possession of the animals was placed at the disposal of the authorities To continue related investigations.
Profiba announced that it will support the judicial process, in order to clarify the legal source of the samples, and in the event that violations are confirmed, apply the penalties stipulated by the law.
In addition, monitoring is maintained in aspects Health and food and behavior For insured animals, ensuring their safety during the course of the investigation.
- Federal authorities have secured samples of wild and exotic animalsincluding species such as the jaguar and the lion, at a residence in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, during an operation carried out on November 12, 2025.
- the Profiba cooperated with Attorney General’s Office and National Guard In the research, motivated by possible crimes against biodiversity according to the Federal Penal Code.
- Among the insured animals Protected and exotic species Listed under CITES, such as the jaguar, which is endangered and requires specific permits for its possession.
- he The homeowner was at the disposal of the authorities To investigate, Profiba announced that it would pursue judicial procedures to determine the legality of the possession.