In Dubai, if there is one bird that is loved and equally hated - look no further than the humble pigeon. They are found nesting under almost every air-conditioning unit across residential areas. Pigeon droppings on cars, pavements and the occasional pedestrian are a daily reason for people to dislike the bird. Yet on most evenings, bird lovers are seen feeding grain to thousands of pigeons.
There is an interesting news story today about Australian customs arresting a man who arrived on a flight from Dubai with two live pigeons in his trousers. He even had 2 eggs in a vitamin container. Must have been one heck of a flight to keep two live birds taped to each leg considering the long journey. It is not made clear if the passenger was on transit through Dubai, so it could also not necessarily been Dubai pigeons.
Several cases have highlighted the smuggled of antiques and endangered animals, but this incident will have customs officials in a spot on how to scan for pigeons. I wonder what happens to the two pigeons? Will they be sent back on the next flight back to Dubai.
Story Links:
CNN
The Telegraph
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