Two men were arrested in Costa Rica after leading police on a chase while transporting a car filled with drugs and five illegally smuggled capybaras. The animals, two adults and three babies, were found in a cage alongside 60 doses of crack cocaine, cannabis, and weapons. With capybaras gaining popularity on social media, their illegal trade poses a risk to the ecosystem, as they are not native to the region; this incident marks the first recorded case of capybara trafficking in Costa Rica, highlighting efforts against wildlife smuggling.
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Windrush activists rally government to save Notting Hill carnival
Campaigners are urging the UK Government to provide urgent funding to protect the Notting Hill Carnival, a vital cultural event facing jeopardy, as highlighted by its chairman Ian Comfort on Windrush Day. The carnival, significant for its representation of Caribbean heritage and resilience, draws over two million attendees annually, and its potential decline adds to the ongoing struggles of the Windrush generation for justice and recognition. Need More Context? 🔎
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