Chinese police intercepted more than 3,600 crocodiles near China - Vietnam border . It is believed the animals were sold to restaurants in nearby Guangdong Province . Chinese police intercepted more than 3,600 crocodiles last week that were destined for dinner plates in the country 's Guangdong province . The Siamese crocodiles are near extinction in the wild , though they are bred in captivity . Southern China alone made up nearly 70 % of all Chinese animal trafficking last year .
Chinese police intercepted more than 3,600 crocodiles near China - Vietnam border . It is believed the animals were sold to restaurants in nearby Guangdong Province . The Siamese crocodiles are near extinction in the wild , though they are bred in captivity . Southern China alone made up nearly 70 % of all Chinese animal trafficking last year .