Crocodiles are a protected species, and in order to import such products a permit based on the Washington Agreement on protecting endangered species (CITES) is required, it said. The customs officers have reported the matter to the police.

The NAV said several similar packages including alligator heads, alligator watch straps and a handbag made out of snakeskin had also been discovered in the recent past.

Source www.hungarymatters.hu

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