Monkey Confiscated from a Cage in Jericho: Ramla Resident Questioned
Police, soldiers, and Israel Nature and Parks Authority inspectors found a green monkey being held in a cage at a home in Jericho. A Ramla resident was detained and questioned on suspicion of illegal trafficking, hunting, and possession of a protected wild animal, and was then released under restrictive conditions.
Key facts
- •Location found: a private home in Jericho
- •Animal: a green monkey inside a cage
- •Suspect: a Ramla resident in her 30s
- •The search was conducted under a court order
- •The woman was released after questioning under restrictive conditions
- •Israel Nature and Parks Authority call center: *3639
Search Conducted Under a Court Order
Police conducted a search following information that a monkey was being held illegally in a home. The operation was carried out under a court order, with the participation of police officers, Israel Defense Forces soldiers, and Israel Nature and Parks Authority inspectors. The animal was found in a cage and removed from the home.
Suspicions Against the Detainee
The suspect is a Ramla resident in her 30s. She was questioned by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority on suspicion of illegal trafficking, hunting, and possession of a protected wild animal. After questioning, the woman was released under restrictive conditions; she may be summoned again as part of the investigation.
No Final Decision Has Yet Been Made
These are suspicions, not proven charges. The source does not report that an indictment was filed, that a hearing was held in the case before a court, or that a penalty was imposed. The specific statutory provisions under which the investigation is being conducted were also not stated.
Where to Report Wild Animals
The Israel Nature and Parks Authority called for the immediate reporting of suspected cases of illegal possession of protected wild animals. The Authority’s call center number was provided for reports: *3639.
What this means for you
Possession of a protected wild animal may lead to an investigation, a search under a court order, confiscation of the animal, and restrictions on the suspect, even before a decision is made on whether to file an indictment. However, release after questioning does not mean that the case has been closed; the person may be summoned again as long as the investigation is ongoing.
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