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ProFauna Helps Uncovering Illegal Parrot Trade Syndicate in Bali
A pet shop suspected in Bali was raided by SPORC, the forestry department of Bali, and ProFauna Indonesia, on 3 September 2008. The raid snared a trader caught red-handed selling a protected species, Eclectus parrot leading to the arrest of the suspect.
MALANG, INDONESIA, September 26, 2008 /Natural Resources PR News/ -- A pet shop suspected of trading in illegal wildlife was dramatically raided by SPORC, the Indonesian Ranger Quick Response Unit, in collaboration with the Natural Resources Conservation Center (BKSDA) of Bali, and ProFauna Indonesia, in Satria animal market in Bali, on 3 September 2008. The raid, which was led by SPORC team coordinator, Budi Adnyana, and an official of the National Civil Service Investigator (PPNS) of BKSDA Bali, I.D.N Gede Yoga, snared an animal trader (TW, 19) caught red-handed selling a protected species, Eclectus parrot (Eclectus roratus), which led to the arrest of the suspect.
Results from monitoring the animal markets of Bali, Java, and Sumatera Islands (2007) demonstrate that the illegal parrot trade in Satria animal market, Bali was at high levels. About 500 parrots are smuggled to the market each year. Amongst the many species of the protected parrots being traded are the sulphur-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita), black-capped Lory (Lorius lory) and Eclectus parrot (Eclectus roratus).
ProFauna's report entitled Pirated Parrots of 22 May 2008, revealed evidence on the smuggling of wild parrots in Halmahera Island, North Maluku, Eastern Indonesia. About 10.000 parrots are caught from the wild in the region to supply international and domestic illegal wildlife trade. 40% are smuggled to the Philippines and 60% are destined for animal markets in Surabaya, Satria market in Bali, and Pramuka market in Jakarta. The parrots poached in North Halmahera are; white Cockatoos (Cacatua alba), chattering Lorys (Lorius garrulus), Eclectus parrots (Eclectus roratus) and the violet-necked Lorys (Eos squamata).
According to the 1990 wildlife law regarding Natural Resources and Ecosystem Conservations, the 1999 Government Regulation number 7 concerning on Flora and Fauna Species Preservation, and the same year Government Regulation number 8 about Wild Plants and Animals Use, the trade in protected species is prohibited. Offenders will receive a maximum of a 5 year jail sentence and fine of 100 Millions Indonesian Rupiah (about 10,000 USD).
The revelations regarding the syndicate of illegal parrot traders in Bali is expected to reduce the illegal trade in the Island. Tri Prayudhi, ProFauna's Campaign Officer, stated, "Law enforcement in Satria market by SPORC and BKSDA teams in Bali is applaudable and should be conducted by other BKSDA officers all over Indonesia. ProFauna will always support law enforcement on illegal wildlife trade in Indonesia."
About ProFauna Indonesia
ProFauna Indonesia ( www.profauna.org ) is a wildlife protection organization in Indonesia, established in 1994. With the support of its members all over the country, ProFauna saves wildlife through campaign, education, investigation, and animal rescue.
For further information, please contact Butet A. Sitohang, International Communication Officer, mobile: +6281333899741 or email: international@profauna.org
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