Woman Fined S$6,900 For Keeping Exotic Wildlife

WOMAN FINED S$6,900 FOR KEEPING EXOTIC WILDLIFE

ACRES ACIU (Animal Crime Investigation Unit) investigated a tip-off on alleged sales of wildlife online, which revealed further information on the seller, which was submitted to the AVA for further action.

ACRES would like to thank the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) for taking enforcement action for sale and possession of prohibited species of wildlife in Singapore.

“Tai was fined S$1,500 for one charge of possessing an endangered species and S$600 for each of the nine charges of keeping wild animals. Seven other charges of keeping wild animals were also taken into consideration, said AVA.”

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/woman-fined-s-6-900-for-keeping-exotic-wildlife-8900174

Wild animals do not make suitable pets, due to various reasons including their varied needs which is often impossible to meet in captivity.

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The animals are currently in the care of the Wildlife Reserves Singapore.

Source: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/woman-fined-s-..

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ACRES (Animal Concerns Research & Education Society) is a pioneering Singapore-based charity and Institution of Public Character, founded by Singaporeans in 2001 with the aim of promoting animal welfare.

ACRES has six focus areas: Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, Wildlife Crime Investigation, Zoo Animal Welfare, Humane Education, Community Outreach and Promoting Cruelty-Free Living.

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