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Thai Customs Seize 87 Animals in Checked Luggage, Including Endangered Red Panda, from Passengers (www.bbc.com)
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Thai customs officials arrested six Indian nationals at Bangkok airport for trying to smuggle 87 animals, including an endangered red panda, snakes, parrots, and monitor lizards. The animals were hidden in their checked luggage and they were all headed to Mumbai. This incident highlights Thailand's role as a wildlife smuggling hub, with animals often destined for China and Vietnam, but increasingly India as well.

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 8 months ago

NGL, I'd have a hard time NOT smuggling a red panda...