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Three men were arrested in Mersing, Johor, after authorities discovered the carcass of a Malayan tiger in the boot of a car at Felda Tenggaroh on Tuesday morning, 16 September
According to the New Straits Times, the Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) Intelligence Team and Johor Wildlife and National Parks Department (PERHILITAN) foiled the poachers' attempt to transport the tiger following a tip-off from the public.
FRU commander SAC Rosli Yusof said officers inspected a Perodua Alza and found the tiger's remains inside. The animal is believed to have been caught in a snare and sustained six gunshot wounds to the head, which led to its death.
The suspects, aged between 28 and 49, admitted to setting snares to trap other wild animals but claimed the tiger was caught accidentally.
The suspects have been remanded for further investigation under Section 70 of the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Act 716) for possessing wildlife without a special permit
Police confiscated the carcass, the vehicle, and four mobile phones, with the items valued at RM294,000.
"The Malayan tiger is a priceless national treasure, and its loss due to human greed is a betrayal of our heritage.
"We are determined to eradicate poaching without compromise, as this is a responsibility entrusted to us for the sake of environmental sustainability and future generations," added Rosli.
