JOHOR BARU: Wildlife authorities have uncovered a stash of wild animal parts such as snake and bear bile sacs worth over RM36.8mil at a house in Taman Johor Jaya here. “Checks led to the discovery of various wildlife parts, including 602 suspected python bile sacs, 420 suspected bear bile sacs, 107 compressed pieces believed to be parts of tigers, 135 compressed pieces suspected to be from primates and 191 sticks believed to be parts of python reproductive organs. “The Vietnamese suspect failed to produce any valid documents from Perhilitan to possess the wildlife parts,” he said in a statement on Tuesday (April 7). Abdul Kadir said all the items were seized and brought to the Johor Perhilitan office for further action. He added that the case is being investigated under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Act 716) for possession of wildlife parts without valid permits under Section 60 and Section 68.

Source: The Star April 07, 2026 14:19 UTC