natasha joibi The Star 7 Oct 18;
TONGOD: Four men, believed to be hunters, have been detained by the Sabah Wildlife Department (SWD) after they were found in illegal possession of two carcasses believed to be barking deer near Sungai Millian here.
SWD public relations officer Siti Nur'Ain Ampuan Acheh said the discovery was made during a roadblock at the Sabah Foundation’s concession area entrance gate at about 9.05am Sunday (Oct 7).
According to her, the roadblock was carried out following a tip-off from the public about a group of hunters entering the area.
"The roadblock was a joint enforcement effort involving six SWD staff and two Sabah Forestry Department personnel.
The penalty for the offence is a minimum fine of RM30,000 but not exceeding RM100,000, or imprisonment of at least six months but not exceeding three years or both on conviction.
Siti Nur'Ain said a four-wheel-drive vehicle and a motorcycle were also confiscated from the group.
"A report was lodged at the Kinabatangan police station for further investigation by SWD," she added.
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2018/10/07/sabah-wildlife-authorities-nab-four-men-for-possessing-barking-deer-carcasses/#kJjkEKIKv1VA8y0V.99
