TUARAN: A 37-year-old Malaysian man was detained in Kampung Serusup here during a special operation conducted jointly by the Wildlife Crime Bureau (WCB) and the Sabah Wildlife Department to assist investigations into the possession of protected wildlife products.
The operation, carried out following intelligence gathering and a special investigation, led to the seizure of 300 eggs suspected to be Green Turtle eggs with an estimated value of RM3,000.
The case is being investigated under the Wildlife Conservation Enactment 1997 for allegedly possessing products from a fully protected animal without valid authorisation.
The Sabah Wildlife Department said it views seriously any activity involving the possession, trade or smuggling of wildlife and will continue to strengthen enforcement efforts to ensure protected species are conserved.
The department also advised the public not to buy, possess or consume turtle eggs and urged anyone with information on their sale or smuggling to report the matter to the authorities to help combat wildlife crime and protect Sabah's turtle population.
