Guest guest Posted November 4, 2003 Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 CRACKDOWN ON WILDLIFE TRADE House raid saves nearly 100 rare animals Carcasses of birds, orangutan found Anchalee Kongrut Nearly 100 rare birds, several civets and pythons were seized yesterday when police and wildlife conservation officials raided a house in Pracha Chuen area. Apart from live creatures, frozen carcasses of birds and a baby orangutan were found. House owner Thanakorn Thanachak was not at home during the raid. His son, who was not identified, was held briefly for interrogation and released. ``The animals were being kept in terrible conditions,'' said Nimitr Chotipanith, head of the Wildlife Protection Division. It was believed the live birds were for sale to collectors while mammals and reptiles were destined for specialty restaurants. Mr Thanakorn is expected to turn himself in today to face charges of illegal trading in wildlife, which is punishable by a 40,000-baht fine and/or a four-year jail term. Yesterday's crackdown was the third in the city since last week. On Oct 28, 10 live tigers and bears were rescued from a house in Nonthaburi, and more than 1,000 creatures were seized at Chatuchak weekend market on Sunday. The clampdown is part of a government bid to wipe out illegal wildlife trade by the end of this year. People who come across such trading are encouraged to call the police at 1362. Bangkok Post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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