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Indonesian Quarantine Agency Intercepts Exotic Wildlife Smuggling from Thailand
The Indonesian Quarantine Agency (Barantin) intercepted an attempt to smuggle exotic wildlife, including marmosets and lizards, from Thailand at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. The animals were concealed in the passenger's clothing, posing significant biosecurity risks.
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