Hundreds of reptiles seized by customs

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Hundreds of reptiles seized by customs

Published: 5 Dec 2012 at 00.00
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Customs officials intercepted more than 340 turtles and 65 snakes, geckos, and chameleons in two separate smuggling attempts at Suvarnabhumi airport yesterday.

The turtles were kept in 50 boxes transported from Chon Buri province to the airport early yesterday, said Yuthana Limkaroon, deputy chief of the Department of Customs.

The driver told the police that he was not aware the boxes contained protected wild animals, he said.

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Jeffreys
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Discussion 3 : 05 Dec 2012 at 13.043
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US has a zionist lunatic state - That is terrorizing the whole world at the expense of some middle East Country. Whichever word used suits -
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So what becomes of the turtles now ? I hope they aren't going to die from inadequate care .These animals should be put in a sanctuary with all the other animals caught in in smuggling operations .Tourists can be taken there and see the animals in open air surroundings and Thiland can show it is trying not to be a smuggling hub .
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Discussion 1 : 05 Dec 2012 at 10.361
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I hope the police are checking up on this PYS International.

P.S. America has a congress, not a parliament.
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