16 charged in Southern California animal trafficking sweep

FILE – This Aug. 23, 2017 file photo provided by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection shows a male tiger cub that was confiscated at the U.S. border crossing at Otay Mesa southeast of downtown San Diego early Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. From a baby tiger cub to monitor lizards and a macaw, authorities say they’ve seized dozens of animals and filed charges against 16 people as part of the largest wildlife trafficking sweep in Southern California. Federal authorities plan to announce details of what they’re calling “Operation Jungle Book” on Friday, Oct. 20. (U.S. Customs and Border Protection via AP, File)

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