How would they know that the device sends the SSID and password otherwise? If it was encrypted you would not be able to read the content of the packages.

They also buy it because it is marketed for gamers telling them it gives them an advantage. Which it will if you compare it to a shitty router from 2008. Nowadays any mainstream router will do fine as long as you are within its range. If you really care as a gamer use a wired connection.

Translated the article from the Dutch news website nos.nl:

A lovebird that was taken by the police in Utrecht last week has become an international hit on social media in a few days, reports RTV Utrecht.

The police literally put the lovebird on water and bread on Thursday, after its owner was arrested for shoplifting. The suspect had the bird on his shoulder when officers arrested him.

A birdcage was not available at the office, so the bird had to be put in a cell as well. There he received a white sandwich and some water, the police reported on Instagram.

RTV Utrecht posted a photo of the lovebird with a bar in front of its eyes. Animal lover Emma from Scotland picked up the article and the animal has since gone viral on Twitter.

The arrested owner was released by the police the same day and left the police station with the bird on his shoulder. “The lovebird also invokes his right to remain silent,” jokes a police spokesperson.