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Agent arrested after 52 primates seized at KLIA yesterday

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The wildlife and national parks department says the undocumented wildlife were placed in seven wooden crates.

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The wildlife and national parks department seized 48 primates believed to be common marmosets at KLIA’s free trade zone yesterday. (Facebook pic)

PETALING JAYA:
A person, believed to be an agent of a syndicate, was arrested after 52 wild animals were seized by the wildlife and national parks department (Perhilitan) at KLIA yesterday.

In a statement, Perhilitan said the undocumented wildlife were placed in seven wooden cages.

“The department seized 48 primates believed to be common marmosets and four others suspected to be golden-handed tamarins during an operation at the aviation cargo post at KLIA’s free trade zone,” it said.

Perhilitan added that the agent was arrested under the International Trade in Endangered Species Act 2008.

“Perhilitan is committed to combating wildlife crime to protect our natural heritage for future generations.”

Golden-handed tamarins are native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil, particularly the Amazon basin, while common marmosets are typically found in the northeastern part of Brazil.

Both species are threatened by habitat loss due to deforestation as well as the illegal pet trade.

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