FLIGHT assisted the Law Enforcement Unit, MoEF rescued 4 gibbons, 3 langurs, and 3 Long Tailed Macaques from illegal trade
On March 30, FLIGHT assisted the Law Enforcement Unit, MoEF rescued 4 gibbons, 3 langurs, and 3 Long Tailed Macaques from illegal trade in Pekanbaru, Riau. 4 traders have been arrested. Amid the corona virus outbreak, wildlife crime continues to occur. This rescue is due FLIGHT’s involvement in providing information to authorities about suspected…
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Amidst the corona virus outbreak, our team helped the Riau Natural Resources Conservation Unit stop the smuggling of more than 1750 birds
Amidst the corona virus outbreak, our team helped the Riau Natural Resources Conservation Unit stop the smuggling of more than 1750 birds from Pekanbaru to South Sumatra on March 17. On the morning of March 17, an informant alerted FLIGHT coordinator that birds would be smuggled from Riau to South Sumatera that very night. Because…
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More than 1,300 birds have been rescued from illegal and cruel trade
On March 1, a FLIGHT investigator travelled to Curup, Bengkulu to investigate illegal trade in wild birds. The Investigator gathered information about the location, route and type of vehicles which would be used to smuggle birds. The investigator informed the team that on March 2, wholesalers would transport birds from Curup, Bengkulu to Bandar Lampung.…
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More than 1,800 birds rescued on 16 and 17 February
On February 15, a FLIGHT investigator targeted Pekanbaru, Riau to investigate the illegal trade in birds. Our investigators often disguise themselves as buyers. He successfully entered the warehouse of an illegal bird wholesaler, who was smuggling thousands of birds to Lubuk Linggau, South Sumatra that night. We did not manage to stop the action in…
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During 2019, there were 58 smuggling attempts from Sumatra to Java involving more than 41,000 wild birds which were successfully intercepted by officers
During 2019, there were 58 smuggling attempts from Sumatra to Java involving more than 41,000 wild birds which were successfully intercepted by officers. All birds that survive are released, after they undergo a health check. FLIGHT was directly involved in rescuing more than 25 thousand birds by providing information to officers and releasing confiscated birds…
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Lampung Quarantine and Bakauheni port police, assisted by FLIGHT, stopped the smuggling of 4 slowlorises, 2 langurs and hundreds of birds
On November 26, Lampung Quarantine and Bakauheni port police, assisted by FLIGHT, stopped the smuggling of 4 slowlorises, 2 langurs and hundreds of birds from Lampung to West Java. These animals are now safe, at the government-owned Animal Rescue Center waiting to be released into the wild. This rescue effort is supported by funds provided…
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In November 2019, 12 attempts to smuggle birds from Sumatra to Java were prevented
In November 2019, 12 attempts to smuggle birds from Sumatra to Java were prevented, rescuing more than 10,000 birds. 9 attempts to smuggle birds were stopped by officers in Lampung, Sumatra whilst 3 others were foiled in Java. Birds are smuggled through buses and private cars. Species of birds rescued by officers include the Lesser…
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More than 6,000 birds have been rescued from illegal and cruel trade in 5 days
The smuggling of Sumatran wild birds is becoming increasingly prevalent. In 5 days, there were 5 attempts to smuggle Sumatran wild birds which were successfully thwarted by the authorities. More than 6,000 birds have been rescued. Java has been the destination for all these attempts at smuggling Sumatran wild birds. On November 9, the Forestry…
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