Inp.polri.go.id - Lampung. The smuggling of 2,509 birds belonging to the category of illegal wildlife trade was thwarted by Personnel from the South Lampung Port Area Police (KSKP). "Yes, we have indeed secured 2,509 wild bird species that were not accompanied by valid documents," said Head of KSKP, Police Senior Inspector Ridho Rafika, as quoted by Antaranews, Saturday (29/7/23). Police Senior Inspector Ridho Rafika said that the illegal wildlife trade is currently still rife. and the Bakauheni Ferry Port, which is located in South Lampung Regency, is the main gate of illegal wildlife traffic to Java Island. "A total of 2,509 wild bird species were transported from the Way Kanan area and will be brought to the Cibitung area, with a wage for bringing these bird species of Rp. 7 million," he explained. (bg/pr/nm)