"attempt to smuggle RM10,000 worth of orchid plants... into the country [Malaysia] was foiled... at the border entrance of Bukit Kayu Hitam.
... at 11pm on Sunday. ... the orchid... found stashed in six wooden crates within a container on a lorry carrying vegetables. ... 309 orchid plants, 620 stalks of orchid flowers and 62kg of loose orchid flowers from the lorry. ... the orchid... were for the local market, especially for the coming Chinese New Year celebrations. "Those who want to import orchid... must apply to the [the Kedah Agriculture Department]... for an import permit... deparment... responsible for controlling the import of plants to prevent the spread of pests and diseases." [what about conservation / CITES ?] article URL : http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2007/2/6/north/16790301&sec=North ********** Regards, VB _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
