Indonesian airport police recently confiscated two suitcases containing a total of 1,495 live baby pig-nosed turtles (not cartoon hero types).

The turtles are a threatened species native to Asia, and smugglers get high prices for them. In some areas, they’re considered a food delicacy, and sold in restaurants and from open street stalls.

The suitcases were being checked in as luggage. The airport cops first became suspicious when they noted that the suitcases contained screened air holes to allow the turtles breathing during the flight.