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Thu, 06/05/2008 - 16:19
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BANNED WILDLIFE SEIZED IN SAVANNAKHET
Vientiane, Juni 5 (KPL) - Prohibited wild animals, weighing over 90 kg, have been seized at the International Border Checkpoint (Dene Savanh) between Laos and Vietnam in Savannakhet province, according to a local source.
The director of the Dene Savanh Border Checkpoint, Mr Bounleuth Southammavong, said a taskforce seized wild animals from a Vietnamesepassenger car, licensed plate No 43K6708 during its attempt of smuggling in the wild animals.
Following the inspection, 73 kg of lizards and 16 kg of snakes have been found in the car. At present, the officials have presented wild animals to the agriculture and forestry service of Savannakhet province for further release back to the wild.
The director of the Dene Savanh Border Checkpoint, Mr Bounleuth Southammavong, said a taskforce seized wild animals from a Vietnamesepassenger car, licensed plate No 43K6708 during its attempt of smuggling in the wild animals.
Following the inspection, 73 kg of lizards and 16 kg of snakes have been found in the car. At present, the officials have presented wild animals to the agriculture and forestry service of Savannakhet province for further release back to the wild.
