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18-11-2025
Thai rangers arrested two men suspected of being part of an international wildlife smuggling network after finding 81 macaques and methamphetamine in their car near the Cambodian border. The suspects admitted to being involved in a cross-border trafficking ring moving macaques from Thailand into Cambodia. Thailand is a major transit hub for wildlife smugglers, who often sell endangered creatures on the black market in China, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia. This recent arrest is part of a larger effort to combat wildlife trafficking, with previous operations resulting in the seizure of numerous endangered animals and the arrest of smugglers.
Entities: Thailand, Cambodia, China, Taiwan, Southeast Asia • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
18-11-2025
Thai authorities have arrested two men for alleged animal trafficking after rescuing 143 monkeys from smugglers along the Cambodian border. The monkeys, mostly long-tailed macaques, were found in mesh bags and were being transported in pickup trucks. The suspects were also found with methamphetamine and are facing charges related to wildlife trafficking and drug possession. Thailand is a major hub for wildlife trafficking, with the trade estimated to be worth billions of dollars annually.
Entities: Thailand, Cambodia, Thai police, Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation (DNP), US Immigration and Customs Enforcement • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
18-11-2025
Thai authorities arrested two men suspected of being part of an international wildlife smuggling ring after finding 81 monkeys stuffed into blue net bags and methamphetamine in their vehicle near the country's border with Cambodia. The suspects allegedly admitted to being involved in a trafficking ring moving macaques from Thailand into Cambodia. Thailand is a major transit point for wildlife smugglers, who often sell endangered animals for markets in China and parts of Southeast Asia.
Entities: Thailand, Cambodia, Sa Kaeo province, 12th Ranger Forces Regiment, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform