An interception of live turtles was made on Friday 23rd December 2022, during a courier inspection at Kenneth Kaunda Int Airport.
The consigmnment was ealier declared as fresh fruits. Upon inspection, fifteen (15) live Chinese soft-shell turtles where discovered in the box. The importers details where declared unknown by the clearing agent , only providing the customs officials with the importer’s nationaliry his nationality.
The clearing agent further explained that this is a regular importer who frequently imports fruits through courier at the Passenger terminal.
The consignment was seized and handed over to Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA).
Zambia Revenue Authority