Thai police confiscated five tiger cubs, 312 monitor lizards, 174 turtles and 11 tortoises hidden in plastic boxes in a pick-up truck, reportedly heading to neighbouring Laos.
Highway police conducted a search and detained two suspects who were driving the truck toward the north-eastern border in Khon Kaen province. Officials said all the animals were in weak condition.
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It is believed the animals were destined to be used in medicines and delicacies. They will be sent to Thailand's Wildlife and Natural Resources department to be rehabilitated.
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The perpetrators will prolly get a couple of years jail time, if that, and yet get caught with an ounce of pot and you can expect ten years hard time.So stupid.
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