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The Star
15 hours ago
- The Star
Woman nabbed at KLIA with nine exotic animals in luggage
SEPANG: A woman has been arrested on suspicion of trying to smuggle nine exotic animals worth an estimated RM127,000 out of the country through Kuala Lumpur International Airport's (KLIA) Terminal 1. The 39-year-old local, who was travelling to India, was arrested at 9.30pm on Monday (July 28) after Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) officers conducted a routine baggage check and found nine wild animals in her checked luggage. "Among the animals seized were four ... siamang and (four) sugar gliders, and one ... macaque. "These animals are protected species and it is believed they were being smuggled for illegal international trade," AKPS said in a statement on Tuesday (July 29). The statement said the woman was taken to the KLIA police station for further investigation. The case is being investigated under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 and the International Trade in Endangered Species Act 2008. – Bernama Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
New Straits Times
16 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Woman caught with exotic animals in suitcase at KLIA
SEPANG: A 36-year-old Malaysian woman was arrested at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) for attempting to smuggle several protected exotic animals out of the country. The suspect, from Negri Sembilan, was detained during a routine luggage inspection at KLIA Terminal 1, around 9.10pm yesterday. The inspection, carried out by the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (MBCA), uncovered nine animals hidden in her baggage. She was a passenger on the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH0198 bound for Hyderabad, India, scheduled to depart at 9.30pm. The animals seized include four Siamangs, one monkey believed to be a macaque and four sugar gliders. "The animals, all protected species, were believed to have been smuggled for illegal international trade. The seizure was valued at RM127,000," MBCA said today. The woman has been handed over to the KLIA police station for further investigation under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 [Act 716] and the International Trade in Endangered Species Act 2008 [Act 686]. MBCA said integrated inspections with KLIA Aviation Security will continue to be intensified to curb the smuggling of wildlife through Malaysia's air routes.
The Sun
16 hours ago
- The Sun
Woman caught smuggling nine exotic animals at KLIA worth RM127k
SEPANG: A local woman was detained at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 last night after authorities discovered nine exotic animals hidden in her luggage. The 39-year-old suspect, en route to India, was intercepted during a routine baggage inspection by the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS). The seized animals included four siamangs, four sugar gliders, and one macaque, all protected species with an estimated value of RM127,000. 'All of these animals are protected species and are believed to be smuggled for illegal international trade,' AKPS stated. The woman was handed over to KLIA police for further investigation. The case is being probed under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 and the International Trade in Endangered Species Act 2008. – Bernama
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- New Straits Times
Perhilitan seizes RM500k worth of exotic skin products in Cheras raid
KUALA LUMPUR: Authorities have seized more than RM500,000 worth of handbags and belts made from exotic animal skins, including crocodile leather, during a raid on a business premises in Cheras yesterday. Three locals were detained for questioning in connection with the illegal sale of various items crafted from protected wildlife skins. A source said the activity was uncovered after enforcement officers from the Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan), together with intelligence officers from the 19th Battalion of the General Operations Force (GOF) Central Brigade, carried out a raid under Operasi Bersepadu Khazanah at about 11.40am. "The team discovered the business was selling various products made from the skins of protected wild animals," the source said. The raid resulted in the seizure of 86 handbags and 14 belts believed to be made from exotic animal skins. The suspects were released on police bail, while all confiscated items were taken to Perhilitan's headquarters for further investigation. Authorities reminded the public that the trade of wildlife-based products without valid authorisation is a serious offence under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Act 716), and strict action will be taken without compromise.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- New Straits Times
MCBA foils attempt to smuggle exotic animals worth RM73,000
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Control and Border Protection Agency (MCBA) has foiled an attempt by a man to smuggle six exotic animals worth RM73,000 to Hyderabad, India. In a statement today, the agency said the local man was arrested in an operation involving its KLIA personnel and the Aviation Security (AVSEC) team at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1. "Acting on intelligence received, two KLIA MCBA officers along with three AVSEC personnel conducted a further inspection of a passenger's luggage. "The suspect was detained at 10pm after he was found attempting to smuggle several exotic animals on flight MH0198 to Hyderabad, India." MCBA said an initial X-ray scan of the luggage revealed suspicious images resembling wildlife. "Further inspection uncovered six wild animals - two silvery langurs (lotong kelabu), two siamangs, and two armadillos - all classified as endangered and protected species under both national and international laws." The agency said the 38-year-old suspect, from Selangor, was detained to assist investigations under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 and the International Trade in Endangered Species Act 2008. "All the seized animals have been handed over to the Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) for further action," it added. The agency said the effort reflects MCBA's continued commitment to combating wildlife smuggling activities, which threaten the country's biodiversity and tarnish Malaysia's image on the international stage.
