Global News - February 2008
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Protected species confiscated at Indonesian market
Fri 15 February 2008 17:15 UK — Asia
Indonesia's Jatinegara animal market has been hit by a confiscation operation handled by the Indonesian Government's Quick Response Unit.
The operation took place with technical assistant from International Animal Rescue (IAR) and the Institute of Animal Advocacy.
In total, 15 species were confiscated at the Jakarta-based market, where many animals which are on the protected species list are regularly on sale.
The crime is now being investigated following the arrests of two of the market's traders.
The creatures, including two leopard cats, two Malayan porcupines, one otter civet and two black-winged kites, were all placed in the care of the Tegal Alur Animal Rescue Centre.
Femke Den Haas, IAR coordinator, commented: "The law enforcement operations continue to have a deterrent effect against the wildlife crime. We need more operations of this kind because many big protected wildlife traders are still operating out there."
Due to their violation of the 1990 Natural Resources and the Ecosystem law, the arrested traders face maximum sentences of five years or a fine of as much as IDR100 million (£5,500).
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