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The Sun
4 days ago
- The Sun
Surabaya-bound Indonesian caught at KLIA 2 with four wild birds in cargo
PUTRAJAYA: The Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) detained an Indonesian man on suspicion of smuggling out a fully protected wildlife species at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 (KLIA 2) yesterday. The AKPS said the 49-year-old man was detained in an operation at 9.10 pm by KLIA AKPS in collaboration with Aviation Security (Avsec) personnel. 'The suspect, who was a passenger on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Surabaya, was found carrying a cardboard box that had been checked into the cargo hold of the plane,' the AKPS statement said today. 'An inspection found that the box contained four birds suspected to be from the 'Burung Sewah Tahu' (Asian Koel, a cuckoo sub-species), each hidden inside a polypipe (PVC pipe).' AKPS stated that the suspect failed to produce any valid documents or permit from the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) to export the wildlife out of Malaysia. All of the birds are fully protected species under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 [Act 716]. Following that, AKPS (Perhilitan personnel) seized the box and the wildlife species in question, in accordance with legal provisions through the List of Seized Items List (PHL 01/2010) and estimated the total value of the animals seized at RM52,000. 'A police report was made at the KLIA 2 police station and the suspect was detained at the Aeropolis police station (lock-up) for remand proceedings from the court,' said the AKPS statement. The case is currently being investigated under Section 71 of the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Act 716), which provides for strict penalties against anyone who exports protected species without a special permit.
Barnama
4 days ago
- Barnama
Surabaya-Bound Indonesian Caught At KLIA 2 With Four Wild Birds In Cargo
PUTRAJAYA, June 24 (Bernama) -- The Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) detained an Indonesian man on suspicion of smuggling out a fully protected wildlife species at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 (KLIA 2) yesterday. The AKPS said the 49-year-old man was detained in an operation at 9.10 pm by KLIA AKPS in collaboration with Aviation Security (Avsec) personnel. 'The suspect, who was a passenger on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Surabaya, was found carrying a cardboard box that had been checked into the cargo hold of the plane," the AKPS statement said today. 'An inspection found that the box contained four birds suspected to be from the 'Burung Sewah Tahu' (Asian Koel, a cuckoo sub-species), each hidden inside a polypipe (PVC pipe).' AKPS stated that the suspect failed to produce any valid documents or permit from the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) to export the wildlife out of Malaysia. All of the birds are fully protected species under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 [Act 716]. Following that, AKPS (Perhilitan personnel) seized the box and the wildlife species in question, in accordance with legal provisions through the List of Seized Items List (PHL 01/2010) and estimated the total value of the animals seized at RM52,000. 'A police report was made at the KLIA 2 police station and the suspect was detained at the Aeropolis police station (lock-up) for remand proceedings from the court,' said the AKPS statement. The case is currently being investigated under Section 71 of the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Act 716), which provides for strict penalties against anyone who exports protected species without a special permit.
Daily Express
6 days ago
- Daily Express
Local man held at KLIA for attempting to smuggle four gibbons
Published on: Sunday, June 22, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jun 22, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: For illustrative purposes only. - Pic by Vince_Adam Photography | Flickr PUTRAJAYA: A local man was detained at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 for attempting to smuggle four exotic animals, believed to be black-handed gibbons worth around RM30,000. The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) said in a statement today that the animals were found inside the 34-year-old suspect's luggage. He was a passenger on a Batik Air flight bound for Mumbai, India, scheduled to depart Friday night. 'The suspect was detained on the spot and taken to the Aeropolis police headquarters for further action,' the statement said. AKPS said the gibbons have been handed over to the Department of Wildlife and National Parks of Peninsular Malaysia (Perhilitan) for investigation and further action. The case is being investigated under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 and the International Trade in Endangered Species Act 2008. Advertisement The arrest was part of enhanced integrated checks launched this month in collaboration with Aviation Security (AVSEC) and Perhilitan, targeting wildlife smuggling through high-risk aviation entry points. 'AKPS, AVSEC and Perhilitan will continue to tighten security controls at KLIA and will not compromise with any party involved in wildlife trafficking via air routes,' the statement added. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Barnama
6 days ago
- Barnama
Local Man Held At KLIA For Attempting To Smuggle Four Gibbons
PUTRAJAYA, June 22 (Bernama) -- A local man was detained at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 for attempting to smuggle four exotic animals, believed to be black-handed gibbons worth around RM30,000. The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) said in a statement today that the animals were found inside the 34-year-old suspect's luggage. He was a passenger on a Batik Air flight bound for Mumbai, India, scheduled to depart Friday night. 'The suspect was detained on the spot and taken to the Aeropolis police headquarters for further action,' the statement said. AKPS said the gibbons have been handed over to the Department of Wildlife and National Parks of Peninsular Malaysia (Perhilitan) for investigation and further action. The case is being investigated under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 and the International Trade in Endangered Species Act 2008. The arrest was part of enhanced integrated checks launched this month in collaboration with Aviation Security (AVSEC) and Perhilitan, targeting wildlife smuggling through high-risk aviation entry points. 'AKPS, AVSEC and Perhilitan will continue to tighten security controls at KLIA and will not compromise with any party involved in wildlife trafficking via air routes,' the statement added. -- BERNAMA
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- New Straits Times
Man caught smuggling black-handed gibbons worth RM30,000 at KLIA
PUTRAJAYA: A 34-year-old man was detained at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 for attempting to smuggle four exotic animals, believed to be black-handed gibbons worth approximately RM30,000. In a statement today, the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency said the animals were discovered inside the suspect's luggage. The man was a passenger on a flight bound for Mumbai, India, scheduled to depart on Friday night. "The suspect was detained on the spot and taken to the Aeropolis police headquarters for further action," the statement said. The agency said the gibbons have since been handed over to the Department of Wildlife and National Parks Peninsular Malaysia (Perhilitan) for investigation and further action. The case is being investigated under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 and the International Trade in Endangered Species Act 2008. The arrest was part of enhanced integrated checks launched this month in collaboration with Aviation Security (AVSEC) and Perhilitan, targeting wildlife smuggling through high-risk aviation entry points. "The agency, AVSEC, and Perhilitan will continue to tighten security controls at KLIA and will not compromise with any party involved in wildlife trafficking via air routes," the statement added.
