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Several tortoises and sea turtles were rescued in separate entrapment operations in Antipolo City and Tawi-Tawi by the police. According to Marisol Abduhraman's exclusive report on 24 Oras, the endangered animal s were allegedly sold online or to be eaten as culinary delicacies.Five live tortoises crammed into a black plastic container were rescued in Antipolo City from a seller.
"Sa impormasyong nakuha ng Maritime, matagal nang sangkot sa wildlife trafficking ang suspect na tumangging magbigay ng pahayag," said Cabal."Kung makakuha sila ng birds, iguana. Meron sila iba’t ibang sources ng illicit trade," he added. Meanwhile, in Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi, authorities also rescued at least 10 sea turtles or pawikan from another seller. "Delicacy kasi ito. Ginagawang exotic food. So usually sa mga Chinese restaurants. Covert ito, hindi ito lantad.
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