Getting Reports From The Community, East Aceh Police Arrest Two Suspected Tiger Killers

Police put up a police line at the location of the death of two tigers in the forest of Sri Mulya Village, Peunaron District, East Aceh Regency

BANDA ACEH - The Aceh Regional Police (Polda) stated that investigators from the East Aceh Police Criminal Investigation Unit arrested two suspected killers of three Sumatran tigers (Panthera tigris sumatrae). Those arrested and named as suspects had the initials JD (37) and YM (56). "The two suspects are residents of Central Tapanuli, North Sumatra. Now, both are detained at the East Aceh Police Headquarters for further legal proceedings," said Kombes Pol Winardy as quoted by Antara. The Aceh Regional Police middle officer said the tiger killing was revealed from information from the community about a group of people from outside Aceh trapping wild boars in Peunaron District, East Aceh Regency. be on location. Then they were taken to the East Aceh Police for more intensive examination.

The evidence that was also secured was one motorbike, five sling reels or cable slings, and several feathers of the kuau raja bird which are also included in the protected animal category. The suspect was charged with Article 21 Paragraph 2 letter (a) in conjunction with Article 40 Paragraph ( 2) Sub Article 40 Paragraph (4) of Law Number 5 of 1990 concerning the conservation of living natural resources and their ecosystems.

"The threat of punishment is a maximum sentence of five years and a maximum fine of Rp. 100 million," said Kombes Pol Winardy. Take action against anyone who hunts, captures, or trades animals that are protected by law," said Kombes Pol Winardy. Previously, three Sumatran tigers were found dead in a forest area in Sri Mulya Village, Peunaron District, East Aceh Regency, Sunday 24 April . The three protected animals died by being entangled in slings or iron cables.