Kuala Lampur, May 15 -- KOTA KINABALU, May 15 - Sabah wildlife authorities believe they have uncovered an illegal wildlife parts trading operation in the heart of the city following a raid on an antique shop along Jalan Gaya here two days ago.

In a statement today, Sabah Wildlife Department director Soffian Abu Bakar said the raid uncovered several wildlife parts from protected species, including 16 tusks believed to be from wild boars, nine teeth believed to be from tigers, 10 teeth suspected to be from bears, various edible bird's nest products of different weights, as well as 13 stones believed to be from porcupines.

A 52-year-old local man, believed to be the owner of the premises, Antique Shop Sdn Bhd, was detained to assist invest...