Gaza woman caught smuggling three crocodiles taped to her body

A Palestinian woman was found to have three live crocodiles strapped to her stomach when she was stopped by EU officials at Gaza's border with Egypt.

The reptiles, each around 40-50cm (15-20 inches) long, were taped to the woman's body beneath her dress.



But despite her loose fitting robe, suspicions were raised by her girth.

The woman told border guards she intended to sell the crocodiles to a zoo in Gaza City.

The reptiles were sent back to Egypt.