27 illegal snares destroyed in Selangor, Perak wildlife operation
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 27 illegal snares were destroyed during the Integrated Khazanah Operation (OBK) at several wildlife crime hotspots in forests in Selangor and Perak recently.
In a recent wildlife enforcement operation in Selangor and Perak, authorities dismantled 27 illegal snares set to trap wildlife, according to the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan). The operation, known as the Integrated Khazanah Operation (OBK), took place between August 11 and 25, involving the Department of Wildlife and National Parks, General Operations Force, Marine Police Force, Perak State Parks Corporation, and Selangor Forestry Department.
Datuk Abdul Kadir Abu Hashim, Perhilitan's director-general, disclosed that the snares comprised spring traps, wire loop snares, and nylon loop snares. The types and sizes of snares used depend on the species targeted, with spring traps commonly used to capture wild boar. Abdul Kadir explained that larger snares and spring mechanisms have the potential to catch larger wildlife.
He cautioned that snares are often hidden and camouflaged, putting non-target species at risk of severe injury or death if trapped and not freed promptly. Abdul Kadir emphasized that cooperation among agencies through continuous patrols and targeted enforcement is crucial for protecting wildlife and their habitats from irresponsible individuals.
He highlighted that illegal snaring threatens wildlife species and impacts the country's natural heritage.
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