Published : January 21, 2010 :: 10:01:17 [ 1,344 views ]

Thai Nationals Indicted in California for Ivory Smuggling


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Two Thai nationals have been indicted in California on Tuesday after being accused of conspiring to smuggle ivory from endangered African elephant in the United States from Thailand.

California, the 20th of January 2010 [PDN]: The indictment accuse the two men of conspiracy, illegally offering to sell endangered species, illegal importation of wildlife, entry of goods by false statement and smuggling of wildlife. As a result of the indictment both men are now being accused of violating the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora & Fauna. Consequently the US and Thailand are both registered signatories of this agreement.

 

The Justice Department released a statement explaining; Mr. Moun Chau [50] had purchased ivory from a Bangkok-based Thai national Mr. Samart Chokchoyma who had offered it for sale on the international auction website “eBay.” According to the indictment Mr. Chau had purchased ivory on several other occasions following, in one case claiming on an official customs declaration that the shipment of ivory was in fact a gift containing children’s toys.

If convicted, Mr. Chau will face up to 25 years in federal prison, and Samart could be sentenced to as much as 53 years in prison, the justice department said. Mr. Chau will be summoned to appear for arraignment in Los Angeles next month. Samart was arrested in November by Thai authorities.

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Email : Date : 2010-01-23 00:49:46
Office Space
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Federal "Pound me in the ass" Prison. I feel sorry for the guys, they have no idea what they're in for.
Email : yeah@thailand.gov Date : 2010-01-22 13:50:10
Bobo
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No doubt this case will be tied up in the U.S. Justice System for years. Maybe they will give these Thais Bad Boys a little SPANKING and send their BUTTS home.
Email : jbobo86@hotmail.com Date : 2010-01-22 09:37:26
Bastard
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Now they're gonna find out just how tough Thais are when they don't outnumber Farang or Chocolate man 10 - 1. My guess is they'll be bending over more often for Big Bubba and the boys on C wing than a popular Soi 6 girl does in high season.
Email : bastard@yahoo.com Date : 2010-01-21 22:33:44
withheld
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I bet he made an attempt to pay off the police like they do here in Thailand. Thai criminals must realise other countries have different and stronger laws!
California have some very tough laws-and very lengthy prison time...
Email : withheld@ivory.com Date : 2010-01-21 17:56:55
Jim
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I hope he has a good attorney and a Thai judge because excuses in an American Court are worthless.
Email : r2bcool@yahoo.com Date : 2010-01-21 15:11:10

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