Charred monkey meat found in man's luggage

A passenger has been caught with three charred monkeys in his luggage as he passed through customs.

The man had flown into Washington from the African country of Bangui when he was stopped at Dulles International Airport after a sniffer dog alerted customs officials.

After admitting he was carrying the meat the man was allowed to enter the US without penalty.

He was also found to be carrying deer meat and dried beef.

Primates are a common food source in Central Africa. Monkeys are often smoked and used for stew - which would have given the meat its charred appearance.

The monkey carcasses were confiscated however and are being inspected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to the Washington Post.