Fight Against Wildlife Trade Nicely Done By Immigr..

FIGHT AGAINST WILDLIFE TRADE: NICELY DONE BY Immigration & Checkpoints Authority and Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA)

[Repost from AVA]

Just after midnight on 13 April, Immigration & Checkpoints Authority officers at Woodlands checkpoint detected a leopard tortoise hidden in an eyewear case from the glove compartment of a Singapore-registered car. The driver was referred to AVA for further investigations.

On the same day, we conducted follow-up checks at the man’s residence and detected four other illegal wildlife (a tortoise and three turtles, which are not approved pets). The animals were seized and placed in the care of Wildlife Reserves Singapore. The leopard tortoise detected at the checkpoint and some of the reptiles found in the man’s home are protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

The keeping of wild animals is an offence in Singapore. Offenders shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000 and to the forfeiture of the wild animal. If the wildlife species is CITES-protected, offenders in possession of, or found selling, illegally imported animals shall be liable on conviction to a fine of up to $500,000 and/or 2 years imprisonment, and to the forfeiture of the wild animal.

For information on bringing animals into Singapore, please refer to bit.ly/2tqBKiE or the SG TravelKaki App.

#SayNotoIllegalWildlife #SaynotoWildlifeTrade



[SPOTTED FOR ILLEGAL WILDLIFE IMPORT 🐢]

Just after midnight on 13 April, Immigration & Checkpoints Authority officers at Woodlands checkpoint detected a leopard tortoise hidden in an eyewear case from the glove compartment of a Singapore-registered car. The driver was referred to AVA for further investigations.

On the same day, we conducted follow-up checks at the man’s residence and detected four other illegal wildlife (a tortoise and three turtles, which are not approved pets). The animals were seized and placed in the care of Wildlife Reserves Singapore. The leopard tortoise detected at the checkpoint and some of the reptiles found in the man’s home are protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

The keeping of wild animals is an offence in Singapore. Offenders shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000 and to the forfeiture of the wild animal. If the wildlife species is CITES-protected, offenders in possession of, or found selling, illegally imported animals shall be liable on conviction to a fine of up to $500,000 and/or 2 years imprisonment, and to the forfeiture of the wild animal.

For information on bringing animals into Singapore, please refer to bit.ly/2tqBKiE or the SG TravelKaki App.

#SayNotoIllegalWildlife #SaynotoWildlifeTrade

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ACRES has six focus areas: Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, Wildlife Crime Investigation, Zoo Animal Welfare, Humane Education, Community Outreach and Promoting Cruelty-Free Living.

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