"Colombian Woman Caught Smuggling $130K Worth of Endangered Poison Dart Frogs in Airport Bust"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
A Brazilian woman was arrested at an airport in Colombia for attempting to smuggle 130 endangered poisonous frogs worth $130,000 in her luggage. The frogs, known as poison-dart frogs, were found dehydrated and stressed inside film canisters. The suspect claimed they were gifted to her, but the frogs are highly sought-after by private collectors and can fetch up to $1,000 each on the black market. The frogs' skin glands produce highly toxic secretions, and the woman has been charged with wildlife trafficking and could face a fine of up to $14,300.