1,728 Dried Seahorses Hidden as Snacks Seized in Riau Islands
Riau Islands, Indonesia – Airport officials have seized 1,728 dried seahorses concealed within a cardboard box labeled as snacks. The shipment, destined for Kendari, was intercepted due to discrepancies found during X-ray screening. The perpetrators, who failed to provide necessary documentation, are currently under investigation.
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