Jembrana Police Seize 11 Protected Mobula Rays

Police in Jembrana, Bali, have intercepted the illegal trafficking of protected Mobula rays. During a raid in Pengambengan Village on Friday, October 9, officers intercepted a man, identified by the initial M, who was transporting the marine species via motorcycle.

Authorities seized 11 Mobula rays that had been cut into pieces and placed in a basket attached to the suspect's vehicle. The arrest followed community reports regarding the transport of protected marine life.

Inspector I Gede Ketut Suasnawa, Head of the Water and Air Police Unit, confirmed the seizure and stated that investigations are ongoing to identify the wider network, including those responsible for catching, buying, and transporting the species. The Jembrana Police are collaborating with the Coastal and Marine Resource Management Center (BPSPL) and the Indonesian Animal Network (JSI) to process the case under applicable laws.