Guest guest Posted January 14, 2002 Report Share Posted January 14, 2002 Bangkok Post January 10, 2002 Smuggled pangolins saved from becoming sex drugs About 400 smuggled pangolins, an endangered species of anteater, destined to become ingredients in Chinese medicines have been seized by customs officials from a truck in Chumphon province. Acting on a tip-off, the officials searched a truck parked near Wat Kanpattana in Muang district of Chumphon on Tuesday and found the animals, also known as scaly anteaters, in plastic baskets. The driver and other people with the truck fled before the authorities arrived. The shipment was valued at about 800,000 baht, a customs official said. The pangolins were apparently smuggled from Malaysia. It was believed the animals were en route to China, Hong Kong or Taiwan for use in traditional Chinese medicines. Many Chinese believe medicines containing parts of these animals increase sex drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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