Wildlife Smuggling
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South African police seize more than 100 live scorpions stashed in luggageThe suspect had concealed the poisonous arachnids, which were alive, between his clothing packed inside his suitcase, according to police.TrendingJun 15
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Snakes on a plane: Border staff seize dozens of hidden venomous serpentsThe venomous snakes were 'concealed in checked-in baggage,' Mumbai customs agents said.TrendingJun 2, 2025
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Canada’s financial intelligence unit steps up fight against illegal wildlife tradeFintrac is encouraging banks and other enterprises to be on the lookout for signs that business dealings could involve the illegal trafficking of animals and exotic plants.CanadaJan 31, 2023
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109 live animals found in women’s luggage in wildlife smuggling bustTwo women bound for India were arrested at an airport in Thailand after being found with porcupines, armadillos, turtles, chameleons and snakes in their luggage.TrendingJun 29, 2022
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Vancouver man fined $18,000 for trying to smuggle 19 live turtles into CanadaLi Wan was caught with the turtles at the U.S.-Canada Border on Jan. 27, 2018, after failing to declare them.Jun 3, 2019
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