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28 Nov 2013

122 Live Pangolins Seized in Thailand, One in Zimbabwe 0

2013/11/28 Rhishja Cota African pangolins, Asian pangolins, Illegal wildlife trade, Pangolin seizures, Pangolins, Southeast Asia, Thailand

122 Live Pangolins Seized in Thailand, One in Zimbabwe (via Annamiticus)

Thai customs officials intercepted the smuggling of 122 live pangolins, which were stowed away in sacks inside an SUV, and believed to be headed for China. It is thought that the pangolins were captured in Indonesia and/or Malaysia. The incident occurred…

09 Nov 2013

Pangolin Scales Seized in Hong Kong, 2 Arrested [Photos] 0

2013/11/09 Rhishja Cota African pangolins, Asian pangolins, China, Hong Kong, Illegal wildlife trade, Pangolin seizures, Pangolins, Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pangolin Scales Seized in Hong Kong, 2 Arrested [Photos] (via Annamiticus)

Hong Kong Customs foiled a pangolin smuggling operation on October 30, 2013, when a “suspicious” fishing vessel was observed leaving the port of Tap Shek Kok. Officers gave chase and intercepted the vessel near the island of Sha Chau. In addition…