CNA938 Rewind - Why is it tough to stop cases of animal smuggling at Singapore borders?
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Authorities are detecting more cases of animal smuggling at Singapore's borders. They saw a 20 per cent increase in 2024 compared to the previous year. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at why it is tough to crack down on these cases with Assoc. Prof. Adrian Loo, Deputy Director, Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions at NUS.
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