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Authorities have arrested three individuals and recovered six protected birds valued at RM33,000 during a coordinated enforcement operation spanning Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.
Authorities arrested a suspect and rescued 89 protected turtles and tortoises during coordinated raids in Kedah's Lunas and Kulim districts, signalling an intensified crackdown on illegal wildlife trafficking.
Indonesia's Forestry Ministry has arrested a suspected pangolin trafficker in Central Java linked to an international smuggling network, as authorities intensify efforts to dismantle organised wildlife crime operations.
Research reveals Meta platforms, particularly Facebook, have become the primary marketplace for illegal wildlife trafficking in Southeast Asia. NGOs warn the company profits from the trade while failing to remove illegal listings despite repeated reports.
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Authorities in Kota Bharu have arrested a teenager following a raid that uncovered illegal wildlife trafficking. Seized animals include a red eagle valued at RM20,000, multiple owls, and musang pandan specimens, highlighting ongoing concerns about protected species trading in Malaysia.
A teenager in Tumpat, Kelantan has been arrested for illegally possessing four species of protected wildlife valued at RM48,500, highlighting ongoing enforcement challenges in combating wildlife trafficking.
Authorities in eastern China imprisoned a man for illegally breeding over 300 pythons in his home after discovering the operation through unusually high electricity bills. The case highlights enforcement of wildlife protection laws across the region.