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Monks Caught Smuggling Tiger Parts
2016-06-03 13:04:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Nature World News: A Thai DNP veterinarian officer holds the head of a sedated tiger at the Wat Pha Luang Ta Bua Tiger Temple on June 1, 2016 in Kanchanaburi province, Thailand. Wildlife authorities in Thailand raided a Buddhist temple in Kanchanaburi province where 137 tigers were kept, following accusations the monks were illegally breeding and trafficking endangered animals. Forty of the 137 tigers were rescued by Tuesday from the country's infamous 'Tiger Temple' despite opposition from the temple authorities....
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Former LAX baggage handlers busted in cocaine smuggling case
2016-04-06 02:44:40| Airlines - Topix.net
On the same day a JetBlue Airways flight attendant was due to appear in court on charges she tried to carry 70 pounds of cocaine onto a plane at LAX, two former baggage handlers at the airport were arrested Monday for allegedly smuggling cocaine past security as part of a nationwide drug ring. Adrian Ponce, 27, and Alberto Preciado Gutierrez, 26, both of South Gate, were expected to make initial court appearances Tuesday in downtown Los Angeles.
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US smuggling probe seizes Chinese apparel worth $20m
2016-04-05 11:52:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
The governments of the US and Hong Kong will share $20.5m in forfeited assets seized as part of a massive apparel smuggling probe.
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Hawaiian Accessories owner pleads guilty to smuggling ivory to U.S.
2016-03-12 06:38:28| Airlines - Topix.net
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BOC taps industry experts to help curb sugar smuggling
2015-10-02 11:07:18| Sugar Industry News
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has tapped industry experts to intensify its efforts to curb sugar smuggling in the country, particularly representatives from the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) and Sugar Anti-Smuggling Office of the Sugar Alliance of the Philippines (SASO).
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