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18 Jun 2014

2 Tons of Pangolin Scales from Cameroon Seized in Hong Kong 0

2014/06/18 Rhishja Cota African pangolins, China, Hong Kong, Pangolin seizures

Two tons of pangolin scales from Cameroon via Malaysia were intercepted by Hong Kong Customs officers on June 11, 2014. Photo via news.gov.hk

Hong Kong Customs officials have intercepted an illegal shipment of 2.6 tons of pangolin scales from Cameroon via Malaysia — the second haul from the African continent in less than a month.

The 2,340 kg of scales were discovered on June 11, inside 115 bags on a shipment declared as timber. A “Malaysian businessman” was arrested following the discovery, but has since been released on bail pending further investigation … (full article at ANNAMITICUS)

09 Nov 2013

Pangolin Scales Seized in Hong Kong, 2 Arrested [Photos] 0

2013/11/09 Rhishja Cota African pangolins, Asian pangolins, China, Hong Kong, Illegal wildlife trade, Pangolin seizures, Pangolins, Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pangolin Scales Seized in Hong Kong, 2 Arrested [Photos] (via Annamiticus)

Hong Kong Customs foiled a pangolin smuggling operation on October 30, 2013, when a “suspicious” fishing vessel was observed leaving the port of Tap Shek Kok. Officers gave chase and intercepted the vessel near the island of Sha Chau. In addition…

23 Jan 2013

Indonesia: Pangolin Skins and Hornbill Casques Seized, Four Suspects Arrested 0

2013/01/23 Rhishja Cota Asian pangolins, China, Hong Kong, Illegal wildlife trade, Indonesia, Pangolin seizures, Pangolins, Southeast Asia, Traditional Chinese Medicine

Four Chinese national arrested for pangolin smuggling in Indonesia — Four Chinese nationals were arrested in Indonesia while attempting to smuggle 189 pangolin skins and 248 hornbill casques to Hong Kong. Photo: iStockphoto.com

Customs officers at Jakarta International Airport nabbed four suspects who were attempting to smuggle 189 pangolin skins and 248 hornbill casques out of the country.

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2 Tons of Pangolin Scales from Cameroon Seized in Hong Kong 0

Hong Kong Customs officials have intercepted an illegal shipment of 2.6 tons of pangolin scales from Cameroon via Malaysia — the second haul from the African continent in less than a month.

Pangolin Scales Seized in Hong Kong, 2 Arrested [Photos] 0

Indonesia: Pangolin Skins and Hornbill Casques Seized, Four Suspects Arrested 0

Customs officers at Jakarta International Airport nabbed four suspects who were attempting to smuggle 189 pangolin skins and 248 hornbill casques out of the country.