Among the animals seized are a spiny-tailed monitor lizard (left) and a leopard tortoise. - NEA via ST/ANN
SINGAPORE: Endangered animals, including a leopard tortoise and a spiny-tailed monitor lizard, were seized in raids on Oct 9 by the National Parks Board (NParks) as part of efforts to stop the illegal wildlife trade.
In a statement on Oct 20, NParks said the islandwide raids targeted people suspected of illegally trading wildlife through online platforms, including messaging app Telegram.
