MMEA seizes 245 protected animals in Batu Pahat raid


BATU PAHAT: A total of 245 protected animals have been seized following an operation at a kelong (a man-made wooden platform) near Sungai Suluh here.

Batu Pahat Maritime Zone director Maritime Commander Mohammad Zaini Zainal said the joint operation with the Johor Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) was carried out at about 10.30pm on Friday (Dec 19).

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