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Singapore Seizes 830 kg of Pangolin Scales in Major Bust

3/28/2026

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On December 29, 2025, the National Parks Board (NParks) and the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) seized over 830 kg of Asian pangolin scales, Singapore’s largest such haul.
The scales came from over 2,200 pangolins and were hidden in 30 bags labeled ‘dried fish skin’.
The seizure occurred at Jurong Scanning Station during a joint operation; the cargo transited from Indonesia to Cambodia.
Investigations into the illegal wildlife trade continue.

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Story summary

On December 29, 2025, the National Parks Board (NParks) and the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) seized over 830 kg of Asian pangolin scales, Singapore’s largest such haul.
The scales came from over 2,200 pangolins and were hidden in 30 bags labeled ‘dried fish skin’.
The seizure occurred at Jurong Scanning Station during a joint operation; the cargo transited from Indonesia to Cambodia.
Investigations into the illegal wildlife trade continue.