Illegal Wildlife Trafficking

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Thai customs officials rescued a red panda, snakes, monkeys, and chameleons from checked-in luggage at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport. Six Indian nationals were arrested for attempted smuggling. The animals, including endangered species, were bound for Mumbai.

Key Points

  • Thai customs officials rescued a variety of endangered animals from checked-in luggage at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport
  • The arrested individuals were attempting to smuggle 87 reptiles and mammals, including red panda, chameleons, snakes, and monkeys, to Mumbai
  • Demand for animal products in countries like China, Myanmar, and Thailand drives illegal wildlife trafficking