A routine traffic stop took an unusual turn Monday when California Highway Patrol officers stopped a Rolls-Royce in Madera County.
Authorities stopped a 2022 Rolls-Royce Ghost on Highway 99 for speeding and were surprised to find a spider monkey inside.
The CHP noted that the discovery of an exotic animal inside an exotic car made for a particularly bizarre “traffic stop.”
The monkey was safely rescued by animal control and eventually transported to Auckland Zoo for proper care. (CHP Madera)
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The monkey is believed to be one month old, and it is illegal to keep primates as pets in California.
The driver, identified as Ali Moused Adel Mohamed, 27, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of marijuana for sale, and was found to be under the influence of alcohol, police said.
Authorities pulled over a 2022 Rolls-Royce Ghost on Highway 99 for speeding and were surprised to find a spider monkey inside. (CHP Madera)
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The monkey was safely rescued by animal control and eventually transported to Auckland Zoo for proper care.
CHP said Mr. Mohamed has been charged in the incident.
According to police sources, the driver, identified as Ali Mused Adel Mohamed, 27, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of marijuana for sale, and was found to be under the influence of alcohol. (CHP Madera)
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“Next level monkey business! The driver was arrested at the Madera County Jail and faces several charges including possession of exotic animals,” they wrote on their social media accounts.
