Lelaki ditahan, 300 biji telur penyu dirampas di Tuaran
TUARAN: Jabatan Hidupan Liar Sabah menahan seorang lelaki dan merampas 300 biji telur yang disyaki telur Penyu Hijau bernilai kira-kira RM3,000 dalam operasi khas di Kampung Serusup, di sini semalam. Pengarahnya, Mohd Soffian Abu Bakar, berkata lelaki berusia 37 tahun itu ditahan bagi membantu siasatan pemilikan hasil hidupan liar yang dilindungi. Beliau berkata, kes disiasat mengikut Enakmen Pemeliharaan Hidupan Liar 1997 kerana memiliki hasil haiwan yang dilindungi sepenuhn
Sabah Wildlife Department officers apprehended a 37-year-old man in Kampung Serusup, Tuaran, and confiscated approximately 300 eggs believed to be from Green turtles. The seized eggs are estimated to be worth around RM3,000. The suspect is being held to assist investigations into the possession of protected wildlife products.
The operation is part of ongoing enforcement efforts to protect endangered species. Despite awareness campaigns, the demand for turtle eggs persists, fueling illegal trade. Authorities urge the public not to purchase, possess, or consume turtle eggs, as it is against the law, and encourage reporting of any related illegal activities.
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges in combating the illegal trade of protected wildlife, specifically turtle eggs, and underscores the importance of public cooperation in conservation efforts.
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