RM12,500 turtle eggs seized
Published on: Sunday, July 27, 2014
Sandakan: Marine police foiled an attempt to smuggle in turtle eggs from one of the islands in Southern Philippines during the 6pm-6am curfew proof that the measure is effective against smuggling. In a statement here, Saturday, Region 4 Marine Police Deputy Commander Supt Rosman Ismail said 8,500 turtle eggs with a market value of RM12,500 were seized, believed meant for the local market here. They credited the seizure to constant observation on Nunuyan Island and a tip off between 4am and 4.50am on Friday.
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He said officers spotted two pump boats heading towards a village on the island from the open sea but before they could get close, they sped off towards the nearby shallow waters where they ran aground. Police saw the boatmen immediately jump out to escape and the pump boats were brought back to base and the eggs handed over to the relevant authorities for further action. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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