SEPANG: Exotic and protected animals worth RM460,000 were seized while two suspected wildlife traffickers were arrested at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) earlier this week.
The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) said the bust was made at Terminal 1 on Wednesday (May 21).
"Checks at around 6.30am led to the discovery of over 300 protected animals hidden in the suspects' bags," it said in a statement on Friday (May 23).
Among the species found were the blue iguana; red-eared slider turtle; Savannah, Nile and black-throated monitor lizards; and the common spotted cuscus, a marsupial.
"The two suspects failed to produce any documents, permits, or letters authorising the export of these animals.
"The animals have been seized for further action.
"Their estimated value has been placed at around RM460,000," it said.
