MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A criminal complaint obtained by ValleyCentral details the discovery of a man attempting to smuggle over 100 reptiles and arthropods into Mexico.

On Oct. 22, the United States Customs and Border Protection officers at the Anzalduas Port of Entry encountered a silver Toyota driven by a man, identified as Sebastian Cruz-Amaya, who was leaving the U.S. to cross into Mexico.

In a previous ValleyCentral report, CBP reported Cruz-Amaya was selected for a secondary inspection.

During the physical inspection, CBP Officers say they found dozens of exotic animals hidden inside the car. According to the criminal complaint, Cruz-Amaya did not inform or declare to CBP officers regarding the exportation of any animals until they were found.

During an interview with C

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