Malaysian authorities have arrested six members of an international crime ring known as the “Ninja Turtle Gang” and seized about 200 smuggled tortoises and turtles, wildlife officials said yesterday.
Authorities said four Cambodians and two Malaysians were arrested during a July 2 raid on a house in Kuala Lumpur by police and wildlife officials.
Some 200 turtles and tortoises worth an estimated 246,394 ringgit (HK$409,000) were rescued during the raid, said authorities.
Many people across Asia believe that turtles and tortoises bring good…
