KOTA BARU (Bernama): A man was arrested in Kampung Kebun near Pengkalan Kubor, Tumpat, on Saturday (April 25) for allegedly smuggling exotic animals worth more than RM60,000 into the country. General Operations Force (GOF) 7th Battalion commanding officer Supt Azhari Nusi said the 33-year-old man was detained at 11.30pm, during the operation codenamed ‘Op Benteng’. “The total value of all animals seized amounts to RM65,800, ” he said in a statement, here Sunday (April 25). Supt Azhari said the man also failed to produce any valid document or permit for the animals seized. “All the exotic animals were believed to have been smuggled in from Thailand for the local market, ” he said, adding that the suspect was later taken to the Tumpat district police headquarters for further action.

Source: The Star April 25, 2021 05:47 UTC