Clifford Vincenty, a 50-year-old man from Vallejo, was arrested after a traffic stop in Solano County revealed half a pound of meth. Following his arrest, authorities uncovered additional meth and illegal pets during a search of his home. Among these were an endangered female spider monkey, confiscated by the Oakland Zoo, and two live rattlesnakes housed improperly. The arrest underscores ongoing issues with exotic pet ownership and its consequences on wildlife conservation.
"Infant spider monkeys in the pet trade are often the result of their mothers and family members being shot down from the trees to capture the baby; many times, the baby is killed or injured due to the fall."
"Three illegal pets were discovered, including an endangered female spider monkey, highlighting the dangers of exotic pet trade and the associated wildlife crimes."
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