The live animals were discovered during routine baggage screening at KLIA Terminal 1.
Cover image via KL International Airport (Facebook)
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Three live monkeys were found hidden inside a passenger's baggage at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 on 6 September
According to a recent social media post by the airport's aviation security team (AVSEC), the discovery was made during routine X-ray screening when Screener Corporal Shahrul raised concerns about the contents of a passenger's bag.
Further inspections uncovered the three live animals hidden inside the baggage
The passenger was subsequently removed from the flight, while the animals were handed over to the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (MAQIS) and the Department of Wildlife and National Parks Peninsular Malaysia (PERHILITAN) for further investigation.
Smuggling wildlife without the required permits is illegal in Malaysia
Under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010, offences involving protected wildlife can carry fines and imprisonment, depending on the species and nature of the offence.
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