Coverage dated May 15, 2025

Thai man arrested for alleged smuggling of two baby orangutans

Headline from Local News 8

By Kocha Olarn and Chris Lau, CNN Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) — Police in Thailand have arrested a man on suspicion of wildlife trafficking after he was found with two baby orangutans in a basket at a gas station in the Thai capital.

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Local News 8
Thai man arrested for alleged smuggling of two baby orangutans (opens Local News 8)
Published May 15, 2025
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By Kocha Olarn and Chris Lau, CNN Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) — Police in Thailand have arrested a man on suspicion of wildlife trafficking after he was found with two baby orangutans in a basket at a gas station in the Thai capital.
NBC10 Philadelphia
Thai police rescue 2 baby orangutans and arrest a trafficking suspect (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published May 15, 2025
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The orangutans were seized Wednesday night and the alleged courier for the seller was arrested at a gas station, police said.
KEYT Santa Barbara
Thai man arrested for alleged smuggling of two baby orangutans | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published May 15, 2025
KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description
By Kocha Olarn and Chris Lau, CNN Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) — Police in Thailand have arrested a man on suspicion of wildlife trafficking after he was

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