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Indonesia jails three men for pangolin scale trafficking scheme
Three Indonesian men have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a plot to traffic in protected pangolin scales. The scheme involved sourcing the scales from an intermediary before attempting to sell them on the black market.
LSN Singapore ·
An Indonesian court has convicted and imprisoned three men for their roles in an illegal pangolin scale trafficking operation. The trio had devised a plan to acquire pangolin scales through an unidentified supplier and subsequently sell them, activities that violate strict wildlife protection regulations in the country.
Pangolins are among the world's most trafficked mammals, hunted extensively for their scales, which are used in traditional medicine and luxury goods production across Asia. Indonesia, home to several pangolin species, has implemented strict penalties for wildlife trafficking as part of international conservation efforts.
The convictions underscore ongoing challenges facing Indonesian authorities in combating the illicit wildlife trade. Law enforcement agencies continue to pursue trafficking networks operating across supply chains that often extend beyond national borders.
The sentencing reflects Indonesia's commitment to enforcing wildlife protection laws and deterring participation in endangered species trafficking. Similar operations have been targeted by authorities throughout Southeast Asia as governments work to combat the destructive trade.