Malaysian authorities have seized more than 5,000 baby turtles discovered in luggage at Kuala Lumpur airport.

Two Indian men were arrested after the turtles were found in baskets inside their suitcases.

Officials say the turtles are worth about $US12,700 and were intended to be sold as pets in India.

Malaysia is a major transit point for wildlife smugglers, who typically go on to trade in other Asian countries.

[Source:BBC]

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