This file photo shows reptiles confiscated by Thai customs officials said they had seized at Bangkok's international airport. Thai wildlife police have arrested two vendors and seized more than 200 rare animals including endangered tortoises during a raid at Bangkok's popular weekend market, police said Sunday.(AFP/HO/File)AFP - Thai wildlife police have arrested two vendors and seized more than 200 rare animals including endangered tortoises during a raid at Bangkok’s popular weekend market, police said Sunday.


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This entry was posted on Sunday, March 23rd, 2008 at 3:03 pm.
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