Authorities in southern Germany have taken custody of a 7-month-old boy after his parents posted an ad on eBay offering to sell him for one euro.
The authorities intervened after a number of people who saw the internet posting alerted police.
Police confirmed that the baby has been placed in the care of youth services in the southwestern Allgaeu region.
The baby's mother told police the advertisment was only a joke. However authorities have begun an investigation into possible child trafficking against the parents.
No offers were made for the child in the two hours and 30 minutes the ad was posted and eBay later deleted the posting.