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Live Trafficking of 373 Animals Dismantled at Dubai and Cape Town Airports: Authorities

Live Trafficking of 373 Animals Dismantled at Dubai and Cape Town Airports: Authorities

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Live Trafficking of 373 Animals Dismantled at Dubai and Cape Town Airports: AuthoritiesTwo separate cases in two days:‍ A 28-year-old man was arrested at Cape... 13.06.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Live Trafficking of 373 Animals Dismantled at Dubai and Cape Town Airports: AuthoritiesTwo separate cases in two days:‍ A 28-year-old man was arrested at Cape Town Airport on June 12 while attempting to transport 150 scorpions, police announced.‍ In another incident, Dubai authorities discovered 223 live animals in an individual's suitcase. Among them were 129 lizards, 36 scorpions, 8 snakes, and 50 frogs.So far, no link has been established between the two cases, media report citing the authorities.Photo taken by Cape Town policeSubscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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