The spider monkeys that were rescued in Venustiano Carranza, Mexico City (CDMX) were medically evaluated by the Animal Brigade (BVA). The images of the animals were shared by the head of the agency, Leticia Valera, through her social networks.
This Thursday, the Secretary of Civil Security announced the arrest of a man who sold three spider monkeys in a neighborhood market in the neighborhood of Morelos. After the animals were safe, Leticia Varela reported on the state of health.
Through his official Twitter account @LetyVarela, the official notified that the BVA received three spider monkeys, which after a medical evaluation showed that they are healthy; however, one of these films has problems.
In the same publication, he posted pictures and videos of the spider monkeys kept in CDMX. Meanwhile, he said BVA has a chain of custody of the animals while they are being transferred to the Federal Environmental Protection Attorney (Profepa).
A spider monkey rescued in the market of Morelos
According to what was reported by the unit requested by Omar García Harfuch, elements of the Security Corporation were exercising surveillance in the Morelos market when they noticed a man offering animals to visitors.
After the survey, they returned three black spider monkeys, of which the man did not show the necessary documents for independent ownership and transfer.
A 41-year-old man was arrested and made available to the Public Prosecutor’s Office for questioning.
How much does a spider monkey cost?
This is the most frequent question on Google and what is the trend of constant occasions due to the popularity that the animal has acquired as a pet to buy in Mexico and the reasons for the invincible trade of the species in the country.
Although buying and selling spider monkeys is a federal crime in Mexico and punishable by prison, many people also resort to the illegal trade of the species in order to buy one of these animals and keep it as a pet.
One of these animals costs between 20 and 30 thousand pesos, although it is sold cheaper in other places, despite this crime and the threat to this species.
