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Forestry Ministry foils trade of 190 wild birds at Surabaya port
ID🏛️ Politics8 hr. ago

Forestry Ministry foils trade of 190 wild birds at Surabaya port

Indonesia's Forestry Ministry intercepted an illegal wildlife trafficking operation at Surabaya's Jamrud Port, seizing 190 wild birds including 186 Greater Green Leafbirds and four Olive-winged Bulbuls. The operation occurred on August 29, 2026, after officers from the Tanjung Perak Animal Quarantine Center detected suspicious cargo lacking necessary permits and quarantine documents. A suspect, identified as SA, was arrested and is currently held at the East Java Regional Police's detention center. Officials emphasized the need for stricter oversight of wildlife movement and highlighted efforts to combat illegal trade through enhanced monitoring and public awareness.

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Forestry Ministry foils trade of 190 wild birds at Surabaya port

Indonesia's Forestry Ministry intercepted an illegal wildlife trafficking operation at Surabaya's Jamrud Port, seizing 190 wild birds including 186 Greater Green Leafbirds and four Olive-winged Bulbuls. The operation occurred on August 29, 2026, after officers from the Tanjung Perak Animal Quarantine Center detected suspicious cargo lacking necessary permits and quarantine documents. A suspect, identified as SA, was arrested and is currently held at the East Java Regional Police's detention center. Officials emphasized the need for stricter oversight of wildlife movement and highlighted efforts to combat illegal trade through enhanced monitoring and public awareness.

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