Jakarta, Sept. 3 -- The Forestry Ministry foiled an alleged wildlife trafficking attempt involving 190 wild birds at Jamrud Port in Surabaya, East Java, and arrested a suspect.

Aswin Bangun, head of the ministry's Forestry Law Enforcement Agency for Java, Bali, and Nusa Tenggara, said officers seized 186 Greater Green Leafbirds ( Chloropsis sonnerati ) and four Olive-winged Bulbuls ( Pycnonotus plumosus ) during an operation on Aug. 29, 2026.

"This demonstrates the importance of monitoring animal movement routes, not only at their origin but also when they are transported to other areas. We will continue to strengthen supervision with regional stakeholders to prevent the transportation of animals without proper documentation from the ou...