RM150,000 worth of elephant tusks seized; two detained
The suspects, aged 37 and 38, were detained during a raid by the police's Wildlife Crime Bureau and the Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) at 8.30am on Tuesday.
The raid was part of Op Bersepadu Khazanah (OBK) following intelligence gathering by authorities.
Perhilitan director-general Datuk Abdul Kadir Abu Hashim said one tusk was found concealed in a wardrobe during the inspection.
Another section of an elephant tusk was placed on an altar.
He added that the two tusks were seized for further action.
The case is being investigated under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 [Act 716] for the possession or storage of parts from fully protected animals.
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