Monkey business in Pakistan court during smuggling case

The trade or keeping of wild animals is illegal in Pakistan, but laws are routinely ignored, and there is a lively market for exotic pets.

A caretaker holds a monkey at a zoo in Karachi, Pakistan on July 21, 2023, after being recovered from illegal traders. (AFP)

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalist @NewVision

KARACHI - A baby monkey caused chaos in a Pakistani court after escaping from a troop and being presented as evidence in a case of wildlife smuggling, officials said.

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Monkey business in Pakistan court during smuggling case

The trade or keeping of wild animals is illegal in Pakistan, but laws are routinely ignored, and there is a lively market for exotic pets.

A caretaker holds a monkey at a zoo in Karachi, Pakistan on July 21, 2023, after being recovered from illegal traders. (AFP)

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