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Coverage dated June 27, 2022 to June 28, 2022

X-ray finds 109 live animals in women's luggage at airport, Thai officials say

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(CNN) — Two women were arrested at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport and accused of smuggling after 109 live animals were found in their luggage, Thai officials say. Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation said on Monday the wild animals were discovered in two suitcases…

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  1. WFMZ Allentown

    X-ray finds 109 live animals in women's luggage at Bangkok airport, Thai officials say (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Wildlife officials called to the scene discovered two white porcupines, two armadillos, 35 turtles, 50 lizards and 20 snakes in the two pieces of luggage.

  2. Fox10 Phoenix

    Women tried to smuggle 109 live animals through Bangkok airport, officials say (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    X-ray scans led security officials to two white porcupines, two armadillos, 35 turtles, 50 chameleons and 20 snakes.

  3. CBS News

    109 live animals found in women's luggage at airport in Thailand (opens CBS News)

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    The women, who were traveling to Chennai airport in India, were arrested after suspicious objects were seen on the airport's x-ray machine.

  4. Washington Examiner

    Snakes on a plane: Over 100 live animals found in women's luggage (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Two women who tried not to let the cat out of the bag were arrested in Thailand after being caught with over 100 live animals in their luggage.

  5. East Idaho News

    X-ray finds 109 live animals in women's luggage at airport, Thai officials say (opens East Idaho News)

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    (CNN) — Two women were arrested at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport and accused of smuggling after 109 live animals were found in their luggage, Thai officials say. Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation said on Monday the wild animals were discovered in two suitcases…

  6. Washington Post

    More than 100 animals found in luggage at Thai airport; 2 women arrested (opens Washington Post)

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    Porcupines, turtles and lizards were among the wildlife discovered after an X-ray scan at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok.

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