Staff from the **Office of Property Crimes** carried out a **raid** in the **San Francisco** neighborhood in Chimbas (San Juan), where **17 endangered native birds** were seized.
The operation, conducted in the **morning hours**, revealed that a man had **cages, traps, and protected species** in his home, allegedly **intended for illegal trade** ([source](https://noticiasambientales.com/medio-ambiente/caza-furtiva-y-comercio-ilegal-de-fauna-en-la-region-cordillerana/)).
### Recovered native birds and judicial measures
The species found included:
– Zorzal mandioca.
– Benteveo.
– Reyna mora.
– Chuschín.
– Mixto.
– Calandria.
– Zorzal negro and zorzal gato.
The **accused, Juan Quiroga**, was linked to an **administrative proceeding** for **violation of Law 941-R**, remaining under the jurisdiction of the **Third Misdemeanor Court**.
According to police sources, the estimated value of the birds in the illegal market could reach **$1,300,000**.
### Evidence of illegal trade
During the raid, **57 cages and traps** were **seized**, indicating a **regular activity of capturing and selling native specimens**.
Authorities emphasized that the **hunting and commercialization** of these species **is prohibited** due to their **vulnerability and risk of extinction** ([source](https://noticiasambientales.com/animales/animales-al-borde-de-la-extincion-quienes-mas-podrian-desaparecer-en-el-siglo-xxi/)).
### Call for citizen reporting
From the **prosecutor’s office and Rural Police**, the community was reminded that these practices **threaten biodiversity**, urging to **report any suspicious activity**.
Reports can be made **anonymously** by contacting:
– **Rural Police No. 1:** **26445832804**.
– **Rural Police No. 2:** **2644911302**.
This operation reaffirms the **commitment of the authorities** to protect native fauna and **combat the illegal trafficking of species**.
