California law enforcement seize baby spider monkey in DUI arrest
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KRDO) - California Highway Patrol (CHP) officials say officers had an unusual traffic stop on Monday night.
According to CHP, an officer stopped a Rolls Royce for speeding. When they pulled the car over, they found that the driver was allegedly under the influence, and in possession of a baby spider monkey and cannabis.
Officers say they believe the cannabis was intended for sale.
Meanwhile, the spider monkey was believed to only be about a month old. Officers say primates are illegal to own as pets in California. The baby monkey was passed over to Animal Control for care.
