13 pangolins worth RM10,400 found hidden in car boot

In safe hands: Two out of the 13 pangolins seized held by marine polices.

MUAR: Thirteen pangolins, worth some RM10,400, were found stashed in blue sacks and hidden inside the car boot of a Proton Wira at Parit Jamil here.

Marine police were patrolling the shores of Parit Jamil at around 1.30am when they noticed a car parked at the beach area, said marine police Southern Region II commander Asst Comm Paul Khiu Khon Chiang.