South African Police Arrest Suspected Smugglers After Rare Parrot Eggs Hatch in Transit
Authorities in South Africa intercepted two Thai nationals attempting to smuggle hundreds of endangered parrot eggs through an international airport. The operation concluded successfully when several of the illegally transported eggs hatched upon arrival, providing clear evidence of wildlife trafficking.
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Parrot eggs hatch after suspected Thai smuggler arrested at South African airport
A 50-year-old Thai suspect was arrested with the eggs in a "homemade incubator" carried as hand luggage.
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Bird eggs intercepted in incubators at Johannesburg airport as officials try to halt wildlife trafficking South African police have arrested two Thai nationals in separate incidents for allegedly attempting to smuggle endangered parrot eggs out of the country as authorities try to stem the tide of wildlife trafficking. A 50-year-old Thai national was arrested at OR Tambo international airport in Johannesburg on 20 August, carrying 50 bird eggs in a homemade incubator in a hand-luggage bag, So...
By Rachel Savage in Johannesburg
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