A baby spider monkey that was seized during a traffic stop along a Central California highway earlier this week is now in the care of the Oakland Zoo. California Highway Patrol said the animal was discovered after Madera-area officers pulled over a Rolls Royce on northbound Highway 99.

Around 8PM on December 30th, California Highway Patrol pulled over a driver for speeding his Rolls Royce Ghost down Highway 99. According to a CHP Madera County’s Facebook post, the driver was “found to be under the influence and placed under arrest for DUI.” Inside the roughly $400,000 luxury car, authorities found an unexpected passenger.

Highway Patrol officers uncover ‘next level monkey business’ after motorist found to have baby primate in vehicle when pulled over for speeding in central California

A California man was arrested Monday after authorities pulled him over for speeding a Rolls-Royce Ghost. During the search, they suspected a potential DUI and discovered a baby spider monkey sitting in the passenger seat.