THE revelation by police that VVIPs or prominent figures are involved in illegal hunting and poaching of wildlife, including endangered species, shows how serious the problem is and why drastic measures are needed to deal with the individuals and syndicates concerned.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador was quoted as saying that police had to take a firm stance against poachers, including considering shoot-to-kill orders, to show the authorities’ seriousness in curbing poaching, illegal hunting and wildlife smuggling.
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