21 Live Birds Found Hidden in Travelers’ Clothing at Miami Airport

Authorities said two men arriving separately from Cuba days apart carried live birds hidden in their clothing at Miami Airport.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM EDT

Authorities found 21 live birds concealed in underwear and a belt at Miami Airport, according to The New York Times.

Two men who arrived from Cuba on separate trips days apart each carried birds hidden in their clothing, authorities said.

Originally reported by The New York Times. Read the full story at The New York Times

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