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Bali police bust turtle-smuggling ring, 21 rescued

Indonesian police in Bali foiled a turtle-smuggling ring, rescuing 21 protected green sea turtles.

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Friday, 19 June 2026 at 14:54 UTC

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Police in Bali, Indonesia, arrested a 67-year-old man suspected of storing 21 protected green sea turtles during a raid on the Pegametan coast on June 10. The operation followed reports from local residents of illegal turtle trading. The suspect, identified only by his initials KS, faces charges under Indonesia's wildlife protection laws.

e/eineurope · topic · T-85791cycle Friday, 19 June 2026 at 14:54 UTC · first reported 1d ago