US EditionMan Arrested in Thailand for Smuggling Rhino Horns
Six rhinoceros horns hidden in 12 kg of meat were seized at a major transit hub, highlighting growing sophistication in international wildlife trafficking networks.
- A 36-year-old Vietnamese man was arrested at Bangkok's main international airport on suspicion of illegal wildlife imports after authorities seized six pieces of rhinoceros horn and around 12kg of unidentified meat used to conceal them inside a polystyrene icebox.
- The man was traveling from Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of Congo to Laos, transiting through Ethiopia and Thailand.
- If convicted, the suspect faces up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to 1 million baht .
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Man Caught Smuggling Rhino Horn Concealed Inside Meat in Thailand
A man has been arrested in Thailand for attempting to smuggle rhino horn concealed inside packages of meat, authorities confirmed Thursday. The seizure highlights ongoing efforts by Thai officials to crack down on wildlife trafficking, a lucrative and illegal trade threatening endangered species worldwide. The suspect was intercepted at a major checkpoint as part of [...]
Man arrested in Thailand for smuggling rhino horns
BANGKOK: Thai authorities arrested a man for allegedly smuggling more than 11kg of rhino horns inside wrapped meat, in a case officials linked on Tuesday (Feb 10) to an international wildlife trafficking network.The 36-year-old Vietnamese man was detained on Monday after landing at Bangkok's main internationa
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Man arrested in Thailand for smuggling rhino horn inside meat
Thai authorities arrested a man for allegedly smuggling more than 11 kilograms of rhino horns inside wrapped meat, in a case officials linked on Tuesday to an international wildlife trafficking network.
The Thai customs have revealed a particularly elaborate smuggling attempt. A traveller from Africa was carrying illegal trophies hidden in packaged meat. The control services of Suvarnabhumi International Airport intercepted an unusual load in the luggage of a Vietnamese passenger. The inspection, triggered by anomalies detected in the [...] The article A traffic of rhinoceros horns foiled at Bangkok airport appeared first on Le Singulier.
Rhino Horn Smuggling: Vietnamese Man Arrested at Suvarnabhumi
A Vietnamese national was arrested on February 9 at Suvarnabhumi Airport for allegedly attempting to smuggle nearly 12 kilograms of rhino horns. The arrest was part of a collaborative effort involving C.I.Q. agencies and the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Police. This operation highlig...
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