AVA seizes more than 30 wild animals from HDB dweller
Some of the illegal wildlife seized by AVA – (L - R) slow loris, Indian star tortoise and Inland bearded dragon. (Photo: AVA)
SINGAPORE: The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) has seized over 30 wild animals from a person living in an HDB flat.
In a statement, AVA said the animals included highly endangered and threatened species like the slow loris, marmoset, Indian star tortoise and ball python.
AVA said these animals cannot be kept as pets in Singapore.
The agency seized the animals on 3 June 2013, following a tip-off.
It has sent the animals to Wildlife Reserves Singapore for proper care and custody.
It was the agency's largest inland seizure of wildlife since 2002.
AVA said a man is assisting it in its investigations into the case.
- CNA/xq
