The Straits Times·3 min read·easy
Illegal tortoises offered for sale in Singapore on TikTok and Telegram
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Ang Qing
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Authorities in Singapore are investigating a network of TikTok and Telegram accounts that have been illegally selling threatened tortoise species. The illegal trade involves high-priced animals imported from Malaysia, prompting warnings from wildlife experts and government agencies regarding severe penalties.
Those found guilty of illegally importing such species into Singapore can face severe penalties, including fines of up to $100,000 per specimen.
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