Scorpion Wildlife Trade Monitoring Group reported allegedly illegal possession of protected birds (eagles) in Cipayung area, East Jakarta. The report submitted to the Wildlife Authority (BKSDA) Jakarta today, Friday 14th of October 2016. Photographs of the animals were also included in the report.
Scorpion Wildlife Trade Monitoring Group requested BKSDA to confiscate the birds.
Indonesian Law No. 5/1990 says: Every person who kill, capture, keep protected species (alive or dead) can be sentenced to five years in jail and fine of IDR100 million (US$7,400.00).
