Hundreds of cobra and turtles confiscated in Nong Khai

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Hundreds of cobra and turtles confiscated in Nong Khai

Nong Khai, 15th July 2013 (NNT) – 300 cobras and 569 turtles, worth 1 million baht, have been seized from smugglers in Nong Khai province.

Having received information that a smuggling ring was going to make a delivery at the bank of the Mae Khong River, Police patrolled the area and found a pickup truck that matched the description parked in front of a convenient store in Bueng Kan province. Police identified themselves and searched the pickup, where they discovered the reptiles in plastic cages.

Altogether, 300 cobras and b569 turtles have been seized. Two people, one Saichon Sapimon and the other Montri Supachom, have been arrested.

The suspects admitted that they had already made two shipments prior to this, making a profit of 100,000 baht each time. According to them, the reason why smuggling is rife in the rainy season is that there are fewer checkpoints during the period, making it easier for them to slip through. The confiscated turtles are now under the care of Nong Khai Marine Office and the cobras have been sent to Nong Khai Wildlife and Plant Conservation Office.


-- NNT 2013-07-15

[isanbirder]

I can think of better places to send the cobras!

[lee b]

Yes all all pickup trucks look diffrent.. Not the ones ive seen. they must of checked 1000's of them !!

[RisqEM]

Disgusting how Thai Buddhists treat their natural resources and animals. I'll bet Buddha is doing an epic face palm over Thailand!

[Buckeye21]

The cops should put the smugglers and all 300 cobras in a small locked room for about an hour!

Edited July 19, 2013 by Buckeye21