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Indonesian police rescue 21 turtles in Bali smuggling bust

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Indonesian police have successfully dismantled a turtle-smuggling operation on the island of Bali, rescuing 21 live animals. The operation, which took place on June 10th along the Pegametan coast, was initiated after local residents reported suspicious illegal trading activities. Authorities have arrested one individual, identified as KS, who is suspected of facilitating the distribution of these protected turtles. The investigation is ongoing to apprehend other members of the smuggling network, and the arrested suspect faces significant legal penalties under Indonesia's wildlife protection laws. AI

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Indonesian police rescue 21 turtles in Bali smuggling bust

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 Italiano(IT) · Associated Press ·

    Indonesian police foil turtle-smuggling ring in Bali, rescue 21 live animals

    Authorities in Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali foiled an attempt to illegally trade 21 protected green sea turtles, police said on Friday. Bali police seized the live animals during a raid on the Pegametan coast of the island on June 10, after local residents reported suspecte…

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