The fact that the tropical Blekinge Exotic World in Karlshamn, run by Kristofer Karlsson and his husband, showed silver foxes to the public was unknown to the county administrative board, which has now started an investigation into the couple's animal husbandry.

- We take a serious look at what has emerged in your review and work actively to see what measures need to be taken, says Sandra Draaisma, county veterinarian at the county administrative board Blekinge.

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Have the animals left

Although the Blekinge Exotic World was closed down due to poor finances and debts to former employees, the couple has future plans for a new tropical house in the neighboring counties. Most of the animals showcased in the tropics have the couple left because they own them.

The investigation that is now being done by the county administrative board can affect the couple's future plans depending on what the investigation shows. For example, the County Administrative Board has the opportunity to decide on animal bans and revoked permits. If a suspicion arises if the crime is handed over to the police.

But what action may be relevant at present, Sandra Draaisma does not want to comment on.

Can get rid of the silk monkeys

Kristofer Karlsson has previously been convicted of a violation of the Animal Protection Act for illegally having two silk monkeys in an apartment in Växjö. The cared-for monkeys were relocated to the Blekinge Exotic World, which was then taken over by Kristofer Karlsson's husband.

This was also unknown to the county administrative board Blekinge.

What happens to the silk monkeys now?

- I had no idea. But they will remain at the facility, which they have approval for. There is a difference in permission and approval, as we call it, says Sandra Draaisma.

The owner of the Blekinge Exotic World himself has not wanted to put up interviews but has referred SVT's questions to his husband and partner Kristofer Karlsson. He, in turn, has previously said that the association has had all the permits needed and that they had permission to show the silver robbers for a few days - something which according to the Swedish Board of Agriculture cannot sue.