DENPASAR, Indonesia: 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 suspected illegal turtle trading activity in the area, said Nanang Pri Hasmojo, head of law enforcement at the force. Police arrested a 67-year-old man identified only by his initials KS, who is suspected of storing the protected animals before they were distributed for sale.

Authorities in Bali have foiled an illegal trade of 21 protected green sea turtles. Police seized the animals last week after locals reported suspicious activity.

Authorities in Bali have foiled an illegal trade of 21 protected green sea turtles

One man has been charged under Indonesia’s wildlife protection laws, and faces up to 15 years’ jail and huge fines if found guilty.

DENPASAR, Indonesia: 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…