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MISSION, Texas - Customs and Border Protection officials said more than 100 reptiles, amphibians and arthropods were seized at the Texas-Mexico border last week after officers discovered them hidden inside a truck bound for Mexico.

What we know:

Officers at the Anzaldus International Bridge stopped a silver Toyota truck attempting to cross the border into Mexico. Officers said an inspection of the vehicle uncovered 166 exotic pets.

Officers seized the truck and the driver was arrested by Homeland Security agents. The animals were placed in the custody of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services.

What they're saying:

"The smuggling of exotic pets has been on the rise in our area, and we work closely with our partners of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect and preserve these cre

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