Coast Guard apprehends 4 men indicted for smuggling exotic birds, following interdiction near Puerto Rico
A photo of exotic birds that perished during an interdiction a smuggling vessel by the Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Doyle near Puerto Rico, May 3, 2024. Four men apprehended in this case are Dominican Republic nationals, who are facing federal criminal charges for smuggling wildlife from the United States and Lacey Act trafficking. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)