Adorable tiger cub discovered during drug raid in Hungarian town – videos
A routine drug raid by Hungarian police took an unexpected twist when officers uncovered a tiger cub hidden in a Hungarian town. Both the Budapest Zoo and the police shared videos of the cub, while the zoo provided updates on the animal’s health.
Police find tiger cub in Tiszafüred
A drug trafficking investigation led authorities to an astonishing discovery in Tiszafüred, a picturesque town in eastern Hungary and the gateway to Lake Tisza. During the operation, officers found a 9 kg tiger cub concealed on the premises. Experts from the Budapest Zoo carried out a thorough health check on the young male, confirming that he is in good health. Environmental crime investigators immediately arrested a 40-year-old man at the scene and opened a criminal case against him, index.hu wrote.
The health examination was overseen by Endre Sós, the general director of the Budapest Zoo, who noted that the cub’s final home will be decided in due course.
The Budapest Zoo also announced that genetic testing is underway, and reassured that their team is committed to providing top-quality care.
The police say the tiger cub is incredibly friendly and playful, with a particular fondness for rabbit meat.
Strict laws prohibit keeping tigers privately in Hungary
In Hungary, the ownership of dangerous animals is tightly controlled by legislation such as the Animal Protection Act (1998. évi XXVIII. törvény) and the 85/2015 FM Decree, which classifies dangerous species into three categories: particularly dangerous, moderately dangerous, and less dangerous. Particularly dangerous animals listed in Annex 1 of the decree—including tigers—may only be kept in zoos or circus menageries. Ownership by private individuals is prohibited, as is the keeping of venomous species without the necessary antidotes and expertise.
Consequently, tigers cannot be kept by private citizens and must be housed only in accredited zoos or circuses.
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