Couple Arrested in Mallorca for Allegedly Selling Puma and Hyena Species

A couple has been apprehended in Mallorca following allegations of selling exotic animals, including pumas and hyenas, through social media platforms. Their online advertisements featured a rare three-leaf leopard, listed at a price of €55,000, which is approximately 660,000 Norwegian kroner based on current exchange rates. Authorities have reported that the couple was also involved in breeding hybrid animals, including those crossed with domestic cats.

Spanish police have indicated that the couple's activities represent only a small fraction of a larger illegal international trade in protected species, which includes white tigers and panthers. This network reportedly involves breeders, transporters, and veterinarians. Many of the animals were allegedly smuggled into the European Union from countries such as Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine, often accompanied by fraudulent documentation to facilitate their sale.