Two local men were arrested at KLIA Terminal 1 on Wednesday for attempting to smuggle over 300 exotic animals worth approximately RM460,000. Authorities discovered the wildlife, which included blue iguanas, savannah monitors, Nile monitors, red-eared sliders, and common spotted cuscuses, hidden in their luggage during a 6:30 am inspection.
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RM460,000 Worth of Wildlife Found in Luggage at KLIA Terminal 1
The suspects failed to present any permits or documentation for the animals. They are being investigated under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 and the International Trade in Endangered Species Act 2008. The Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) confirmed that all animals were seized, and enforcement operations will be intensified.
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