9,000 turtle eggs seized in S’kan
The Marine Operations Force (MOF) have seized a massive 9,000 turtle eggs through two busts this year alone!
Mohamad Pajeri Ali said: “No suspects were caught, but this is among one of MOF’s major successes…”
He also stated it shows their dedication to stopping the smuggling of turtle eggs which have come from neighbouring countries. The eggs are being taken to Turtle Islands National Park at Pulau Selingan, near Malaysia.
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