Tag #Orangutans

How does this case illustrate the broader problem of illegal wildlife trafficking in Southeast Asia?

This arrest highlights Thailand's role as a hub for illegal wildlife trafficking, particularly within the Golden Triangle border region with Myanmar, Laos, and China. International collaboration, involving the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the Wildlife Justice Commission, and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, led to the bust, suggesting a coordinated effort to combat this issue. The orangutans were reportedly sold for \$9,050.