On the way to transport pangolins for sale, 2 subjects were arrested.
(Baonghean.vn) - Ky Son District Police are detaining two subjects, Xeo Van Khoi (born 1985) and La Kham Hung (born 1970), both residing in Ta Ca Commune, Ky Son District, to investigate the act of "Violating regulations on the protection of endangered and rare animals".
Accordingly, at about 23:35, December 21, 2022, the working group of Ky Son District Police was on duty in Block 3, Muong Xen Town, Ky Son District, discovered and caught Xeo Van Khoi and La Kham Hung transporting 1 individual.pangolingo sell. TeamThe work has drawn up a record and seized relevant evidence.
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Subjects Xeo Van Khoi and La Kham Hung. Photo: Hoang Tuan |
The pangolin individual was determined to be heavy.7.5 kg. The subjects confessed to buying the above individual from a stranger and were on their way to sell it when they were arrested.
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Heavy pangolin individual7.5 kg. Photo: Hoang Tuan |
It is known that pangolins are listed in the list of endangered, rare species prioritized for protection issued with Decree 160/2013/ND-CP (amended and supplemented by Decree 64/2019/ND-CP).