It's war against hunters ... Stiffer maximum fines and longer maximum jail terms for illegal wildlife traffickers in Singapore

Under the amended law in Singapore, the maximum jail term for individuals involved in the illegal wildlife trade has tripled from two years to six years, while the new maximum fine has increased from $50,000 per species to $100,000 per specimen. - File Photo The Star/ANN

SINGAPORE, July 4 (The Straits Times/ANN): A law that aims to stamp out wildlife trafficking in Singapore was strengthened on Monday (July 4), with changes to the Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act imposing stiffer penalties on those found guilty.

Under the amended law, the maximum jail term for individuals involved in the illegal wildlife trade has tripled from two years to six years, while the new maximum fine has increased from $50,000 per species to $100,000 per specimen.