Airport security finds 109 live animals in luggage

Photo by: WDAY Radio Staff
Photo by: WDAY Radio Staff

(Bangkok) -- Two women were arrested at Bangkok's airport Monday after an x-ray inspection revealed more than 100 live animals in their luggage.

Thai wildlife officials said 109 animals were discovered in two suitcases. They included two white porcupines, two armadillos, 35 turtles, 50 lizards, and 20 snakes.

The women were heading for a flight back to their home in India when they were arrested and charged with smuggling.