Mummified monkey remains were found in luggage at Boston's airport

The traveler caught with the mummified monkey remains initially said the items were dried fish. (Customs and Border Protection via AP)

The traveler at Boston Logan International Airport said the bag contained dried fish.

But upon further examination, airport agents discovered that it was in fact mummified remains, which included heads, belonging to four monkeys, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a statement.