A retail outlet within Johor’s Senai International Airport was the scene of a large seizure of leather goods by the state’s Wildlife and National Parks Department, it was announced this morning.
In total, 167 leather products made from the skins of sundry wildlife were found to be without documentation. In total, their value is estimated to be at around RM40,000 (US$10,000). The goods are believed to come from wildlife in a neighboring country.
Officials reveal that the raid occurred last Monday, after their department was alerted to the sale of handicrafts of dubious provenance for sale in the city’s main airport.
A 51-year-old Indonesian female suspect has been detained while the department looks into the matter. She had been tasked with handling the business at the shop, and is now being investigated under Section 60 of the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 for taking or keeping any part or derivative of any protected wildlife without a license.
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