GOF Sarawak seizes RM1.84 mln in illegal timber, protected animals in eight operations statewide

AI Summary

The General Operations Force (GOF) Sarawak Brigade seized RM1.84 million worth of illegal timber, protected animals, and other illicit goods in eight operations between May 13 and 18. The largest seizure, valued at RM1.07 million, involved 451 pieces of timber and wood processing equipment from an illegal timber processing site in Sri Aman. A woman was arrested in Bau for possessing 15 protected birds and 8 tortoises. Six other raids targeted protected animals and their parts. Cases are being investigated under the Sarawak Timber Industry Development Act 1973 and the Wildlife Ordinance 1998.