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The Thaiger – “Repeat Wildlife Snapper Caught at Karon Night Market”

Article Summary:

A woman was arrested at a night market in Phuket for attempting to sell photo opportunities with a protected slow loris. This incident highlighted ongoing concerns about wildlife trafficking, as the woman has been previously arrested for similar offenses.

Her arrest occurred during a coordinated operation led by Karon Deputy Mayor Trin Thipmongkol, involving municipal and wildlife officers. The authorities are taking this matter seriously, with plans to submit the case to the prosecutor.

Karon Police Chief Police Colonel Khundet Na Nongkhai confirmed that the woman was already facing legal action from previous violations. Officials are now expanding their investigation to identify other individuals involved in similar wildlife exploitation activities.

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Repeat wildlife snapper caught again at Karon night market

A woman was arrested at a Phuket night market after being caught offering a protected slow loris to tourists for paid photos, despite past offences.

The woman, who has now been arrested three times for similar offences, was detained at Karon Night Market yesterday, November 6, during a joint operation led by Karon Deputy Mayor Trin Thipmongkol. The raid included municipal officers and wildlife officials from Khao Phra Thaeo Wildlife Sanctuary.

“We are detaining the woman at the police station for further questioning and will submit the case to the prosecutor for fines and legal action,” Karon Police Chief Police Colonel Khundet Na Nongkhai told The Phuket News.

“She was already before the prosecutor’s office from her previous arrest, and now she’s done it again. Officers are expanding the investigation to identify more offenders.”

Repeat wildlife snapper caught again at Karon night market | News by Thaiger

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