Man detained, RM8.4mil worth of pangolin, animal parts seized


  • Nation
  • Saturday, 09 Feb 2019

Omar (left) showing boxes of the seized animal parts.

KOTA KINABALU: Body parts and meat as well as live endangered animals worth RM8.4mil were seized from a factory in Sepanggar near here on Thursday (Feb 7).

Sabah Police Chief Datuk Omar Mammah said the items comprising a total of 1,860 boxes of frozen pangolins, live pangolin, pangolin scales weighing 361kg, bear (feet) claws and flying foxes were found stored in three shipping containers.

The Star Christmas Special Promo: Save 35% OFF Yearly. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

South-East Asia’s first Godzilla Store opens next year
King, UAE President reinforce bilateral ties
Five strategic clusters drive Madani health reform, says Dzulkefly
No party meeting held to discuss withdrawal of support for Perlis MB, says state Bersatu Youth chief
RM18bil in overdue tax refunds paid, involving 3.54 million cases
Veterinary Services Department defends its record on animal welfare enforcement
Johor Plantations Group strengthens strategic position in renewable energy
Santa's early surprise: Wheelchair gift for local stroke victim in Sepanggar
Siblings among trio nabbed over series of house break-ins in Melaka
Number of flood victims in Pahang falls to 79

Others Also Read