An Orangutan Confiscated By The North Sumatra BBKSDA In Binjai, Has A Wound On Its Leg

The North Sumatra Natural Resources Wealth Center (BBKSDA) confiscates an orangutan suspected of being the result of illegal trade, in Binjai City, North Sumatra./PHOTO: North Sumatra BBKSDA

MEDAN - The North Sumatra Natural Resources Wealth Center (BBKSDA) has confiscated an orangutan suspected of being the result of illegal trade, in Binjai City, North Sumatra.

The Acting Head of the North Sumatra BBKSDA, Irzal Azhar, said the confiscation of the protected animals began with the results of a police investigation at a location in Binjai City, Monday, January 31.

He said the raids carried out by the police at the location succeeded in arresting 3 suspected wildlife traffickers. However, Irzal has not yet detailed the identity of the alleged perpetrator.

"However, the roles of the three are still being investigated before their status will be determined. Officers are also continuing to develop this case to look for other perpetrators," said Irzal in his statement, Wednesday, February 2.

According to Irzal, after the disclosure of this case, the next day BBKSDA together with the Sumatran Orangutan Lestari-Orangutan Information Center (YOSL-OIC) Foundation to evacuate him.

Meanwhile, from the observations made, it is known that this animal is male and 5 years old.

"Then there was a wound on the index finger of the left foot. Next, a health examination and rehabilitation will be carried out," he explained.

"Furthermore, an evacuation was carried out by rescuing the animal to the Sibolangit Orangutan Quarantine and Rehabilitation Center in Batu Mbelin," said Irzal.