Woman suspected of transporting 5 rare turtle eggs

Ba Ria - Vung Tau Screening the luggage of a 48-year-old female passenger, Con Dao airport security discovered 5 eggs suspected to be of a rare turtle species contained in a cardboard box, June 12.

This morning, a woman from Bac Ninh and four relatives checked in for a flight from Con Dao to the mainland. Airport security found five eggs suspected to be from a turtle in a cardboard box in her suitcase.

The eggs were discovered in the woman's luggage. Photo: Hac Minh

Working with authorities, the woman initially said she picked up the eggs while visiting a cemetery, but later changed her mind and said she accidentally found them while cleaning out of a hotel room.

Responding to VnExpress , the police and forest rangers of Con Dao district said that by observing with the naked eye, the eggs were of the turtle species. However, the authorities must send samples for testing to confirm.

Green turtles are listed in the Red Book of Threatened and Endangered Species. The purchase, sale, and transportation of green turtles for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited. Violators will be fined or prosecuted, depending on the nature and severity. Con Dao authorities have arrested and prosecuted a number of cases of possession of green turtle meat and eggs.

Con Dao district is the main breeding ground for turtles, 90% of turtles in Vietnam breed in this area. From 2018-2023, each year 687 turtles came to the nesting ground and more than 145,000 baby turtles were released into the sea.

Truong Ha

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