Chumphon, June 10-Forestry police together with the highway intercepted 2 suspects with 48 macaques tied in net bags in miserable conditions. Some died during transportation. It has been revealed many times Send to sell abroad to make a menu that is unusual.
Forest police in collaboration with highways Arrested a 37- and 39-year-old man from Sa Kaeo with 48 macaques in a green net bag tied with a string on the back seat. and the rear floor of the car Bring the two accused and all the central monkeys. sent to investigators Muang Chumphon Police Station to prosecute the law on charges “Together have possession of wildlife reserves protected wildlife or carcasses of wild animals without permission.”
By investigating the illegal capture of protected wildlife such as macaques and sending them to sell abroad in the northeastern region And smuggling macaques with cars from the south up to the northeast border next to neighboring countries Using the route of Highway No. 41, going up, therefore coordinated with the Chumphon Highway Police. And the wildlife sanctuary officers in Krom Luang Chumphon in the south intercepted and found 2 men, whose names are known, Mr. Natthaphon, as the driver. and Mr. Chanawat sit on the left side of the driver In the back seat, 48 macaques were found in a green net bag, the mouth of the bag tied with a rope at the mouth of the bag. In a pitiful state, languishing, 1 body was found dead in a bag, so the officer detained and interrogated at the Chumphon Highway Police Station.
Mr. Natthaphon, the accused confessed to accepting macaques from Satun province. to send to Chachoengsao Province with Mr. Biew be the employer He received a wage of 20,000 baht per trip. He had done it 2 times. Every time Mr. Biew would order via phone. Along the way there will be a car ahead. to report whether there is a police checkpoint or not If there is, will run another line but this time did not survive After the arrest series brought the two accused and handed them over to investigators. Muang Chumphon Police Station The middle items are all macaques. Delivered to the Phang Nga Wildlife Breeding Station to take care of. and preserved.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency