![Malaysia seizes six tonnes of illegally trafficked animal parts Malaysia seizes six tonnes of illegally trafficked animal parts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51658199457_MALAYSIA.jpg)
Malaysia seizes six tonnes of illegally trafficked animal parts
Authorities discovered around six tonnes of ivory tusks and other animal parts at the western port in Selangor state.
Tue Jul 19 2022
![Customs foil attempt to smuggle wildlife parts worth RM80 mln Customs foil attempt to smuggle wildlife parts worth RM80 mln](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61658136594_TBSELUDUPGADING.jpg)
Customs foil attempt to smuggle wildlife parts worth RM80 mln
JKDM has foiled a syndicate's attempt to smuggle wildlife parts, including elephant tusks, rhinoceros horns, pangolin scales and tiger fangs worth RM80 million.
Mon Jul 18 2022
![Nigeria seizes record $54 million in pangolin parts, elephant tusks Nigeria seizes record $54 million in pangolin parts, elephant tusks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81628139396_NIGERIA.jpg)
Nigeria seizes record $54 million in pangolin parts, elephant tusks
Nigeria officials seize a record amount of pangolin scales and claws and elephant tusks as the government attempts to combat the trade.
Thu Aug 05 2021
![Vietnam bans wildlife trade to curb risk of pandemics Vietnam bans wildlife trade to curb risk of pandemics](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/81595568769_VIETNAM.jpg)
Vietnam bans wildlife trade to curb risk of pandemics
Vietnam is an important destination in the Asian region for illegal wildlife products such as pangolin scales and elephant ivory.
Fri Jul 24 2020
![Seafood trader acquitted of charge of trying to smuggle out pangolin scales worth RM100 million Seafood trader acquitted of charge of trying to smuggle out pangolin scales worth RM100 million](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/41593421542_SisikTenggiling.jpg)
Seafood trader acquitted of charge of trying to smuggle out pangolin scales worth RM100 million
A seafood trader breathed a sigh of relief today when he was freed of the charge of attempting to export 8,085 kilogram (kg) of pangolin scales worth over RM100 million in July, 2018.
Mon Jun 29 2020
![Sabah Customs seizes elephant tusks, pangolin scales worth RM80.5 million Sabah Customs seizes elephant tusks, pangolin scales worth RM80.5 million](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/71504860579_Rampasan.jpg)
Sabah Customs seizes elephant tusks, pangolin scales worth RM80.5 million
The elephant tusks and pangolin scales are suspected to be from Nigeria, Africa and had passed through the port of a neighbouring country.
Fri Sep 08 2017
![Attempted smuggling of pangolin scales: Suspect to be charged Attempted smuggling of pangolin scales: Suspect to be charged](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/81490349890_SubromaniamTholasy.jpg)
Attempted smuggling of pangolin scales: Suspect to be charged
A company proprietor detained by the Sabah Customs Department for allegedly attempting to smuggle out about 8,000kg of pangolin scales at Sepanggar Port will be charged in court soon.
Tue Aug 29 2017
![Malaysia seizes nearly $1 million in trafficked wildlife at airport Malaysia seizes nearly $1 million in trafficked wildlife at airport](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/71501656758_traffickingwildlif.jpg)
Malaysia seizes nearly $1 million in trafficked wildlife at airport
Malaysian authorities seized trafficked ivory tusks and pangolin scales worth nearly $1 million (757,403.62 pounds) over the weekend.
Wed Aug 02 2017