In the past 12 months, 15 Red Panda hides have been recovered in the Nepalese capital Kathmandu alone.
illegal wildlife trade
Two men arrested with Red Panda hide
The suspects could face heavy fines or imprisonment.
Wildlife trafficking: Six Red Pandas rescued in Laos
Three weakened pandas have died.
Police action against illegal trade of Red Pandas
Many arrests in Nepal and China
Nepal: Two men held with Red Panda hide
The two 24-year-old men are now under arrest for further investigation.
Nepal: Police seized nine Red Panda hides
Four suspected smugglers from Kapan (district Kathmandu) were arrested.