Three arrested in Malaysia after tiger carcass found in vehicle

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The tiger was found with severe injuries, possibly from a trap, and six gunshot wounds to the head, believed to have caused its death.

PHOTO: THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK

MERSING – The authorities have arrested three men after the carcass of a Malayan tiger, believed to have been illegally hunted, was found in a vehicle during a raid at Felda Tenggaroh in Malaysia.

The joint operation, code-named Operasi Bersepadu Khazanah, was carried out by Bukit Aman Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) intelligence officers together with the Johor Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan).

Acting on public tip-offs, the team searched a multi-purpose vehicle and discovered the carcass of the protected animal.

Three men aged 28 to 49 were arrested after failing to produce a special permit to possess or keep the fully protected species.

FRU’s commander, Senior Assistant Commissioner Rosli Md Yusof, said the operation highlighted the importance of the unit’s intelligence work in tackling wildlife crimes.

“The Malayan tiger is a priceless national treasure. Its loss due to human greed is a betrayal of our heritage.

“FRU intelligence will remain at the forefront, working hand in hand with partner agencies to protect our national heritage.

“We are committed to combating illegal hunting without compromise, as this is our duty to ensure sustainability for future generations,” he said in a statement on Sept 16.

He added that they seized the tiger carcass, vehicle and four mobile phones.

All suspects and seized items were taken to the Mersing district police headquarters for