400 shark fins seized in Thailand-China smuggling operation

As "dry fish" smugglers wanted to ship 102 kilograms of shark fins from Trinidad and Tobago to China. In Thailand, however, thanks to clever customs officers, the final stop was for illegal cargo. The fins of sharks are not only considered as a specialty in Asia, but are also used in medicine. However, the catch of the animals is regulated. The smuggling thus clearly violates the Washington Convention on the Protection of Species (CITES), which …

Customs Department seizes 402 pieces of "shark fins" smuggled into Thailand, declared as "DRY FISH", valued at over 2 million baht.

400 shark fins seized in Thailand-China smuggling operation

More than 400 shark fins were intercepted by Thailand's Customs Department in a joint operation with Chinese authorities to combat smuggling.

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400 shark fins seized in major smuggling bust at Bangkok airport

400 shark fins seized in major smuggling bust at Bangkok airportLegacyThai Customs seized over 400 shark fins in a major bust. The fins were on their way to China, but thanks to a swift operation, their illegal journey has been stopped. Thailand’s Customs Department, in collaboration with Chinese authorities, successfully intercepted more than 400 shark fins in a significant smuggling operation aimed at curbing illegal wildlife trafficking. The …