Thai Held over Parrot Eggs Haul in South Africa
Several eggs have hatched and the chicks are receiving intensive care as investigators probe a suspected wildlife trafficking network.
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A Thai national was arrested at an airport in South Africa on charges of attempting to smuggle a large quantity of parrot eggs into the country. This is the second Thai national in less than two months to be arrested at the same airport for the same offense.
Thai held over parrot eggs haul in Gauteng
A joint law enforcement operation has led to the arrest of an alleged wildlife trafficker after 50 eggs were found concealed in his hand luggage. The arrest was effected at the OR Tambo International Airport. According to AFP, if convicted, the suspect could face up to 10 years in prison or a 10 million rand ($627,000) fine or both. Preliminary investigations indicate that the eggs are from a protected parrot species. The arrest of the Thai nat…
Authorities At OR Tambo Airport Arrest Thai National For Smuggling Bird Eggs In A Bag
Johannesburg – A 50-year-old Thai national was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport for trying to smuggle 50 bird eggs concealed in a homemade incubator bag carried as hand luggage. The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment said the suspect was arrested on 20 August 2026. “Preliminary investigations indicate that the eggs originate from parrot species listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species…
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