Indonesian man arrested for selling critically endangered elephant tusks and rhino horns on social media, faces up to 15 years if convicted.

Indonesian authorities have arrested a man, identified as "ZA", for attempting to sell critically endangered elephant tusks and rhino horns on social media. If convicted, the man faces up to 15 years in prison. The illegal wildlife trade in Indonesia is prevalent, with lax law enforcement leading to the decline of critically endangered species such as the Javan and Sumatran rhinos.

August 29, 2024
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