Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

International Wildlife Smuggling Ring Busted Across Asia

10/19/2025

40 7

Summary

Story summary

In Thailand, three Taiwanese nationals were arrested at Don Mueang Airport for smuggling 52 protected animals.
They admitted prior deliveries and were paid 30,000 baht per trip.
In Indonesia, authorities uncovered a smuggling ring with 25 kilograms of pangolin scales and arrested three suspects, as pangolins are critically endangered.
Bangladesh's Coast Guard seized nearly 45 kilograms of deer meat during a raid, while the hunters escaped.

1 of 1

Story summary

In Thailand, three Taiwanese nationals were arrested at Don Mueang Airport for smuggling 52 protected animals.
They admitted prior deliveries and were paid 30,000 baht per trip.
In Indonesia, authorities uncovered a smuggling ring with 25 kilograms of pangolin scales and arrested three suspects, as pangolins are critically endangered.
Bangladesh's Coast Guard seized nearly 45 kilograms of deer meat during a raid, while the hunters escaped.