Government agents on Wednesday confiscated a shipment of exotic wildlife at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay.
The shipment, falsely declared as “accessories” consisted of five heads of Pacman frogs from Malaysia.
The seized shipment has an estimated market value of more than P80,000 and consigned to an addressee in San Pedro Laguna.
“The unlawful trading of exotic wildlife is a serious offense and a direct violation of both Republic Act (RA) No. 10863 or the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act and RA No. 9147 or the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act,” NAIA district collector Yasmin Mapa said.
Mapa cited the recent interception of the illegal wildlife shipment adds to BOC-NAIA’s track record in combatting wildlife trafficking.
“We are fully committed to eradicating illegal wildlife trading in our country. Our agencies will continue to work hand in hand to protect our precious wildlife and uphold the rule of law,” she said.