Mexico arrests 6 caught with more than 52000 sea turtle eggs
Police arrested six people suspected of trying to illegally sell more than 52000 sea turtle eggs in southern Mexico. The five men and one woman were caught Friday transporting the eggs in dozens of plastic bags. Mexico is a major nesting area for several species of sea turtles, which are endangered and protected by law. Harvesting or selling their eggs is punishable by up to nine years in prison and fines.