Tag Archives: protection

Illegal souvenirs that could land you in trouble

During fiscal year 2011, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency says it seized more than 60,000 Kinder Eggs because the small plastic toys inside the chocolate shell could pose a choking hazard for young children. (CBP.gov) U.S. Customs and…

Animal amnesty: Connecticut zoo to take in contraband critters

Beardsley Zoo’s John Scott holds an American alligator. (Courtesy of Beardsley Zoo) FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – If your Bengal tiger has outgrown your house, or you don’t trust your pet cobra around kids, a zoo in Connecticut is offering a…