Attempt to smuggle 624 exotic animals foiled


PASIR PUTEH: The Region 3 marine police force foiled an attempt to smuggle out 624 exotic animals worth RM241,840 at Kampung Air Tawar in Tok Bali.

“The animals include tortoises, softshell turtles and monitor lizards, ” said its commander Asst Comm Norzaid Muhammad Said.

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