The analysis reported that about 420 complaints about online sale of wild animals were received between 2016 and 2018. More than 100 sellers were detected to be using online channels to advertise these animals, the analysis also revealed. Perhilitan enforcement director Dr Pazil Abdul Patah said illegal traders circumvent the laws against illegal wildlife trade by engaging middlemen. Meanwhile, Malaysian Nature Society president Prof Dr Ahmad Ismail said tough enforcement must be in place to tackle the illegal wildlife trade. “Poaching continues because of the demand for wild animals for their meat and as pets,” he said.

Source: The Star June 08, 2019 23:03 UTC