A Moscow resident whose car was found by police with a tiger cub inside a special carrier in the rear of the vehicle told authorities he had discovered the animal on the street several days earlier. This account was shared by the official representative of Russia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs on the Telegram channel.
Inside the foreign car, investigators located the tiger cub in its carrier on the back seat. The man lacked the required permits to keep such a animal and was taken to the police department for further inquiry, according to the report.
Afterward, the animal was handed over to officials from the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection for care and appropriate assessment. In a separate case in Ramenki, prosecutors reported seizing a tiger cub from a local resident who had kept it as a pet at home. Concerned neighbors had alerted supervisory authorities after noticing a tiger cub in a building and a man seen moving about with the animal near a grocery store.
It required time for specialists from the interregional environmental prosecutor’s office to positively identify the Moscow resident. Once identified, authorities detained him again while he was reportedly transporting a tiger cub. The incidents have raised concerns about pet ownership and compliance with wildlife regulations in the capital region.
Earlier, footage circulated showing a scooter dog running in Moscow, drawing attention to unusual animal sightings in the city. Authorities emphasize that keeping wild animals requires proper permissions and adherence to animal welfare and public safety standards. The incidents are under ongoing review to determine any additional legal steps or penalties that may apply. The Ministry continues to urge residents to report sightings of wild animals and to avoid attempting to handle or approach them, which can be dangerous for both people and animals. The situation highlights the importance of coordinated actions among law enforcement, environmental agencies, and veterinary services to ensure animal welfare and public safety. (Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs Telegram channel)