July 31st, 2012
Police in the North Sumatra province say only about 80% of the pangolins were still alive.
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July 23rd, 2012
Thai authorities have seized a dozen live pangolins destined for illegal export out of the country.
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July 11th, 2012
Ugandan police seize 115 kilograms of pangolin scales and arrest one suspect.
According to Ugandan publication, New Vision, the alleged wildlife trader — James Busanani — told authorities that he regularly exports pangolin scales to China. (more…)
Tags: Chinese nationals, James Busanani, Uganda
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July 9th, 2012
19.8 kg (43 lbs) of pangolin scales were confiscated from smugglers in Manipur.
Police in Manipur seized 19.8 kg (43 lbs) of pangolin scales from two smugglers over the weekend.
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Tags: Asian pangolins, Dimapur, illegal pangolin trade, illegal wildlife trade, Imphal, India, Manipur, Pangolins, scaly anteaters, Southern Asia, traditional Chinese medicine
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July 9th, 2012
A live pangolin was found in a vehicle en route to Kathmandu.
Authorities in Nepal have arrested a suspect in Kalanki after finding a live pangolin in his vehicle.
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Tags: Asian pangolins, illegal pangolin trade, illegal wildlife trade, Kalanki, Kathmandu, Makwanpur, Nepal, pangolin seizure, Pangolins, scaly anteaters, Southern Asia, traditional Chinese medicine
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