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Wildlife smuggling incidents in Bali

Overview

Authorities in Bali have intercepted two separate attempts to smuggle protected marine species.

In Jembrana, police conducted a raid in Pengambengan Village where they seized 11 Mobula rays that had been cut into pieces. A suspect was apprehended while transporting the species via motorcycle. Inspector I Gede Ketut Suasnawa stated that investigations are ongoing to identify the broader network involved in the catching, buying, and transporting of these animals.

In a separate incident near Serangan Island in South Denpasar, the Water and Air Police Directorate discovered 22 live green turtles on an unmanned boat. Authorities believe the perpetrators fled when the patrol arrived. The turtles are undergoing health assessments for eventual release into the wild. Under Indonesian law, those involved in smuggling protected species face potential prison sentences and fines.

Entities

Indonesian Animal Network · I Gede Ketut Suasnawa · Pengambengan Village · Bali · Ariasandy

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Bali Police intercept 22 green turtles in suspected smuggling attempt

    Bali police intercepted 22 live green turtles on an abandoned boat near Serangan Island, suspecting an attempted wildlife smuggling operation. Authorities are pursuing the unidentified suspects.

  2. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Jembrana Police Seize 11 Protected Mobula Rays

    Jembrana police in Bali seized 11 protected Mobula rays being transported in pieces by a suspect in Pengambengan Village.

Sources

denpasar24.com · jpnn.com · senggang.republika.co.id · thebalitimes.com · tirto.id