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Thailand's Department of National Parks seized 473 live and dead mud turtles, a protected species, smuggled from Mexico and falsely declared as leather belts.
Background
Wildlife trafficking is a significant global issue, driven by demand for exotic animals and their products. Southeast Asia, including Thailand, is a major hub for this illegal trade, often serving as both a destination and transit point for smuggled species from various parts of the world.
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Thailand Seizes Smuggled Protected Turtles
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Authorities successfully intercepted a shipment of smuggled protected turtles originating from Mexico.
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