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39 pangolins handed over to Cuc Phuong National Park

The Cuc Phuong National Park on April 17 received 39 pangolins rescued from wildlife traffickers and handed over by authorities of the northern province of Hung Yen.
39 pangolins handed over to Cuc Phuong National Park ảnh 1The pangolins, weighing 136kgs in total, are Java Manis Janaia which is listed as endangered and rare species needing urgent protection. (Photo: VNA)

Hung Yen (VNA) – The Cuc Phuong National Park onApril 17 received 39 pangolins rescued from wildlife traffickers and handedover by authorities of the northern province of Hung Yen.

The Hung Yen police and the traffic police detected a vansuspected of carrying smuggled and banned goods at the toll plaza of Hanoi-HaiPhong Expressway in Tan Tien commune, Van Giang district of Hung Yen.

However, the driver sped away in an attempt to escape fromthe police. The van was then stopped in Duong Kinh ward of Hai Phong city, butthe driver and all those aboard managed to flee.

Examining the van, the police discovered 39 pangolins andmany fake car number plates.

The pangolins, weighing 136kgs in total, are Java Manis Janaiawhich is listed as endangered and rare species needing urgent protection.

Currently, the police of Hung Yen are hunting for the ownerof the van and the escapees.-VNA
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