Three protected tortoise discovered in suitcase of man with arrest warrant against his name

Authorities in Andalucía have found three tortoise (Testudo graeca) hidden in a passenger's suitcase in the Port of Almeria.

National Police proceedings for a wildlife protection offence have now been opened.

The person who was found with the three tortoise, a specially protected species, already has a warrant in place for his arrest and imprisonment, according to the force.