Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok, concourse building, section D, baggage screening prior to boarding

Illegal Wildlife Trafficking at Suvarnabhumi Airport Uncovered

BANGKOK (NNT) – A report from officials at the wildlife inspection point at Suvarnabhumi Airport has raised concerns about illicit live wildlife trafficking. This followed the discovery of live animals on a Vietjet flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Taipei, Taiwan.

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Preliminary investigations by airline officials in collaboration with related authorities revealed concealed transportation of wildlife species including 20 Burmese star tortoises, 2 otter cubs, 2 squirrel monkeys, and a Prairie dog. These animals were all discretely packed in a carry-on bag on board, with no passenger claiming ownership.

Full story: National News Bureau of Thailand

Reporter: Na-ark Rojanasuvan,
Rewriter: Thammarat Thadaphrom
National News Bureau of Thailand

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