Singaporean authorities have seized a record 830 kilograms of pangolin scales, representing one of the largest wildlife contraband discoveries in the country’s history. The shipment, valued at approximately $1.1 million, was intercepted by the National Parks Board and Singapore Customs. These scales are believed to have come from around 2,000 pangolins, an endangered species protected under international trade agreements. The seizure highlights the persistent issue of illegal wildlife trafficking between Africa and Asia, as the shipment was reportedly destined for regional markets.
- Authorities in Singapore seized a record 830 kilograms of pangolin scales during a recent inspection.
- The illegal shipment has an estimated market value of approximately S$1.1 million.
- Experts estimate that roughly 2,000 pangolins were killed to obtain the volume of scales found in the shipment.
- The cargo originated from Africa and was being transshipped through Singapore with a final destination in Vietnam.
- Pangolins are the most trafficked mammals globally and are protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
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