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Two Malaysians apprehended in Thailand for smuggling pangolins

SONGKHLA, Jan 30 – Two Malaysian men were arrested in southern Thailand Monday for smuggling pangolins—an endangered species commonly known as the spiny anteater– while passing through the inbound immigration border checkpoint in Sadao district.

Forty-five pangolins weighing over 100kg were found in 24 net bags hidden under the back seat of the suspects’ vehicle.

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