Thai authorities arrest teen with 30 tortoises at airport

Thai authorities arrested a 19-year-old for tortoise smuggling at a Bangkok airport, finding 30 protected Indian star tortoises taped under her clothes.

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April 30, 2026 · 09:15 · 5 min read

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Thai authorities arrested a 19-year-old for tortoise smuggling at a Bangkok airport, finding 30 protected Indian star tortoises taped under her clothes.

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