KOTA KINABALU – Marine police have foiled an attempt to smuggle 4,200 turtle eggs into the state in Sandakan waters.
Marine Operation Force Regional 4 Commander, Assistant Commissioner Ahmad Ariffin, said the seizure was made by Sandakan marine police around 7pm on Monday.
“Marine police spotted a suspicious boat and immediately intercepted it.
“Upon inspection, we found 4,200 turtle eggs that were attempted to be smuggled into the state.
“Investigation revealed the turtle eggs, worth RM8,400, were smuggled from the Philippines.
“A Filipino man, aged 57, was subsequently detained for further investigation,” he said today.
Ahmad said the eggs would be handed over to the Sabah Wildlife Department for further action. – August 22, 2023