The Lampung Cops have actually detained three individuals who were apparently taken part in prohibited elephant ivory sell the region.
Lampung Police spokesperson Comr. Zahwani Pandra Arsyad stated the suspects– identified as BT, TW and AS– had actually been collared in a hotel in Pringsewu regency on Wednesday.
” Our officers received information that a prohibited transaction involving elephant ivory will happen. Following an examination, the three criminals were indeed planning to sell tusks,” Pandra said on Thursday as priced estimate by kompas.com.
After validating the trade, a joint group including the Lampung Authorities’s basic criminal activities unit and workers from the South Bukit Barisan National Forest (TNBBS) was released to foil the illegal activity.
Police seized 2 tusks as evidence, each measuring about 50 centimeters, and said all three suspects were being questioned about the origin of the tusks.
In addition, cops took 9 ivory smoking cigarettes pipelines and three unprocessed elephant teeth.
The suspects were charged under Articles 21 and 40 of Law. 5/1900 on the conservation of natural deposits and environments.
” They face up to 5 years in jail and a fine of Rp 100 million (US$ 6,721),” Pandra stated.
The government has actually stepped up its steps to punish unlawful ivory sell recent years.
In April, private investigators from the Environment and Forestry Ministry apprehended 3 people on suspicion of prohibited online sell ivory and other items from elephants and other endangered animals.
The trio allegedly sold jewelry and other accessories like cigarette holders through 3 separate Facebook accounts. (rfa)
