Maldivians detained in Thailand for attempted smuggling of toxic animals
Three Maldivians who were trying to board an AirAsia flight that was scheduled to depart from Bangkok's Don Muang Airport.
Three Maldivians were detained at an airport in Thailand on Thursday for trying to bring toxic animals to the Maldives.
Reliable sources confirmed to Atoll Times that Thai customs authorities detained three Maldivians who were trying to board an AirAsia flight that was scheduled to depart from Bangkok's Don Muang Airport.
They had been detained for trying to smuggle animals out of Thailand without permission. The items in their possession include:
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Poisonous frogs
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Bird eggs
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Poisonous spiders
There was no immediate comment from the Maldivian government.
