Man accused of hiding 10 live birds in his ‘bulge’ at the airport

MIAMI (CNN) — A man is accused of trying to smuggle live birds through Miami International Airport in his underwear.

Federal authorities said Alberto Hernandez Castillo, who is a legal permanent resident of the U.S., arrived from Cuba Sunday.

Customs officers sent him to a secondary inspection after noticing what they called an “unexplained bulge” near his waist.

A pat-down allegedly uncovered six plastic containers hidden in pockets sewn into his underwear.

Authorities said the containers held 10 live birds.

Hernandez Castillo allegedly said the birds were for his “personal use.”

He is charged with smuggling goods and was released on a $25,000 bond.