Bali Police Seize Live Turtles, Arrest Suspect in Illegal Trade Bust
En resumen
- Bali police arrested a 67-year-old man, KS, on June 10 for suspected illegal turtle trading.
- The live animals were seized on the Pegametan coast after residents reported suspicious activity.
- The suspect allegedly received the protected turtles from Madura for distribution.
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Por qué importa
Bali police conducted a raid on the Pegametan coast, seizing live turtles and arresting one suspect involved in alleged illegal trading activities.
Bali police seized the live animals during a raid on the Pegametan coast of the island on June 10, after local residents reported suspected illegal turtle trading activity in the area, said Nanang Pri Hasmojo, head of law enforcement at the force.
Police arrested a 67-year-old man identified only by his initials KS, who is suspected of storing the protected animals before they were distributed for sale.
During initial questioning, the suspect told investigators the turtles had been sent by an associate from waters near Madura, an island in East Java province. He allegedly received the animals on the beach, where they were to be collected by another man for resale.
“We are continuing to investigate the case and pursuing other suspects involved in the network,” Hasmojo said.
He added that the suspect had been charged under Indonesia’s wildlife protection laws, and faced up to 15 years in prison and significant fines if found guilty.
Preguntas abiertas
- Who are the other suspects involved?
- What is the full extent of the distribution network?
- What is the specific destination for the turtles?
