ARREST is a five-year program funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by FREELAND Foundation. The program is fighting trafficking in illegal wildlife in Asia in three ways: reducing consumer demand; strengthening law enforcement; and strengthening regional cooperation and anti-trafficking networks. ARREST unites the efforts of the member states of ASEAN, China and South Asia, NGOs, and private sector organizations. Together, these dedicated people and organizations are helping Asia respond to the challenge of protecting its unique wildlife.
The Royal Thai Police raided and searched 2 underground carving factories and depots, which resulted in the seizure of an undisclosed amoung ot ivory, including large pieces of African elephant tusks, hippo incisors and other bones, and the arrest of 2 Thai citizens associated with the factories. The 2 suspects face charges under various laws including Thailand's Wild Animal Reservation and Preservation Act B.E. 2535.
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Philippine authorities arrested 6 Chinese poachers who were caught poaching in a reef area near the coastline of Balabac, Palawan. 7 live sea turtles, and 2 dead marine turtles were recovered.
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Terengganu Wildlife and National Parks rangers arrested 4 Vietnamese and 1 Cambodian for possessing 2 kilos of pangolin meat and scales. Under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010, the offenders can be fined not more than RM100,000 or jailed not more 3 years or both.
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Officers from the Department of Wildlife and National parks (Perhilitan) in Pahang seized around 17 kilos of common barking deer meat, 2 skinned mouse deer, 54 Argus pheasant feathers, a White-breasted waterhen and several pieces of dried tiger parts. The restaurant owner, a second-time offender, could face RM600,000.00 in fines and time in jail for illegal possession of said wildlife meat and parts under the Malaysia Wildlife Conservation Act 2010.
Perhilitan Pahang also seized in March Wild Boar meat from 2 houses in the town of Triang. 2 local men and a woman are expected to be charged for possession of the meat without a license. In February a Sulphur-crested Cockatoo and 2 Blue-crowned Hanging-parrots were also seized from a man in the town of Janda Baik.
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