TIGER FOR SALE? 🐯😱 A man was arrested in Phoenix for allegedly trying to sell a tiger cub through social media, police announced. abc15
PHOENIX — Phoenix police say a man was arrested Monday after allegedly trying to sell a tiger cub online.Undercover officers negotiated to purchase the lion before arresting 25-year-old Carlos Alcaraz.
This little guy is not the only one earning his stripes.🐯 25yo Carlos Alcaraz was arrested on 1/23 & booked on possession of live wildlife & game and fish violations after advertising the cub on social media. #PHXPD600Patrol negotiated the sale of the cub and served a warrant. pic.twitter.com/e0LDWIMdvr
— Phoenix Police January 24, 2023 According to court paperwork, Alcaraz told police he purchased the lion from a man for $8,000 recently because the man"wasn't taking care of" the cub and he felt bad for it. Alcaraz reportedly negotiated to sell the tiger for $20,000 to officers before he was arrested.
Alcaraz was arrested and faces one count of possession of live wildlife as well as game and fish violations.
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