Man Insists "It's My Genitals" Over Bulging Underwear... Authorities Shocked by What They Found Inside

American Man Attempts to Smuggle Two Parrots in Underwear

An American citizen was caught at an entry port attempting to smuggle two parrots, which are classified as endangered species, by hiding them in his underwear. When a customs officer became suspicious of a bulge in his groin area, he tried to deflect suspicion by claiming, "It's my genitals," but the birds were ultimately confiscated.

According to the New York Post on November 16, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of California has indicted Jesse Agus Martinez, 35, on federal smuggling charges. Martinez is accused of attempting to bring two endangered parrots into the United States by concealing them in his underwear at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry on October 23.

American citizen Jesse Agus Martinez was searched by authorities last month on the 23rd at an entry port in San Diego, California, while attempting to smuggle two parrots. U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of California

At the time, a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer noticed that Martinez's groin area was unusually swollen and, after conducting an inspection, uncovered the crime. Throughout the investigation, Martinez reportedly insisted, "The bulge is my 'pirrin(pirrin).'" 'Pirrin' is a Spanish slang term for the male genitalia.

However, two parrots inside a brown pouch were discovered in Martinez's underwear. The parrots were unconscious, having been sedated. When agents and inspectors from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service arrived at the scene, they confirmed that the birds were orange-fronted conures, a protected species. The report explained that orange-fronted conures are native to western Mexico and Costa Rica and have been listed as endangered since 2005.

Authorities stated that the two parrots were treated at a border veterinary facility and then transferred to the Department of Agriculture's animal import center for quarantine. Fortunately, both birds were reported to be in good condition.

Martinez also has a prior record of being caught attempting to smuggle a parrot in September of this year. At that time, he tried to hide the bird under his armpit wrapped in a towel, but was discovered by CBP officers and the bird was confiscated.

Authorities pointed out that if these parrots had been brought into the United States without quarantine, there was a risk of spreading dangerous infectious diseases such as highly pathogenic avian influenza. The report stated that if convicted, Martinez could face up to 20 years in prison and a fine of $250,000.