Three men have been arrested after authorities discovered the carcass of a Malayan tiger believed to have been illegally hunted, hidden inside a car in Felda Tenggaroh early this morning.
According to a Facebook post by the Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) of Bukit Aman, the joint operation with the Johor branch of the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) was launched following a public tip-off.
FRU Commander SAC Rosli Md Yusof said officers inspected a Perodua Alza and found the dead Malayan tiger (Panthera tigris jacksoni) along with several other seized items.
“The Malayan tiger is an irreplaceable national treasure. Its loss through human greed is a betrayal of our heritage,” he said, adding that the FRU remains on the frontline with partner agencies to combat illegal poaching and protect the country’s natural heritage for future generations.
During the operation, authorities seized the tiger’s carcass, the Perodua Alza, and four mobile phones of various brands, with the total haul estimated at RM294,007.
Initial investigations revealed the tiger had suffered severe injuries, believed to have been caused by snares and six gunshot wounds to the head, which were the cause of death.
All three suspects, aged between 28 and 49, have been remanded to assist investigations under Section 70 of the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Act 716) for possessing wildlife without a special permit.
Johor Perhilitan director Aminuddin Jamin told Bernama that his officers are conducting further investigations to complete the case file.
