Gorilla found at Istanbul Airport prompts action in Thailand
A baby gorilla found in a crate at Istanbul Airport has brought animal smuggling back to the agenda. Raids conducted in Thailand have resulted in the rescue of 284 animals.
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A baby gorilla was found in a crate at Istanbul Airport. The gorilla's innocent gaze has become a major topic of discussion in Turkey.
It was learned that the baby gorilla had set out from Nigeria to be sent to Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, via Istanbul.
Following the news of the baby gorilla's smuggling, Thai police conducted raids on animal smugglers in their country.
In an operation at a suspect's farm, Thai police rescued 284 animals belonging to 22 different species.
It was stated that while the farm possesses the necessary licenses for animal trading, an investigation will be launched into whether the trade of the specific animals found on the farm is legal.