Entikong Customs Foils Alleged Smuggling of Nias Parrot at Indonesia-Malaysia Border
SANGGAU — Entikong Customs Office, working in collaboration with the West Kalimantan Animal, Fish, and Plant Quarantine Centre, has successfully thwarted an alleged attempt to smuggle a protected wildlife species—a Nias parrot—at the departure area of Entikong Border Crossing Point (PLBN) on Sunday 8 March 2026 at approximately 13:30 WIB. The bird was discovered alive during inspection of a border crosser with the initials F.
According to Rudi Endro Pratikto, Head of Entikong Customs Office, the officers became suspicious when the crosser identified as F moved against the normal passenger flow by entering Indonesia’s arrival area through the departure lane at PLBN Entikong. This unusual behaviour prompted officials to conduct a thorough inspection of the individual’s baggage.
“Following inspection, officers discovered one live Nias parrot that lacked proper official documentation,” he stated.
Following this discovery, the border crosser was detained and brought to the customs inspection room at PLBN Entikong for further examination and case processing.
The Nias parrot is a protected species in Indonesia, and its circulation is strictly regulated. The species is also listed in Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), requiring that any cross-border trade or transfer must comply with applicable licensing requirements.
“All trade or transfer of protected species must meet strict requirements to prevent threats to the species’ survival,” said Rudi.
The border crosser identified as F is suspected of violating Article 102 and Article 108 of Law Number 17 of 2006 concerning Customs, which regulates customs smuggling offences.
The confiscated Nias parrot has been handed over to the West Kalimantan Animal, Fish, and Plant Quarantine Centre’s PLBN Entikong Service Unit for handling and further action in accordance with applicable regulations.
“Through consistent enforcement and inter-agency cooperation, we are committed to preventing the smuggling of protected species whilst supporting Indonesia’s biodiversity conservation efforts,” Rudi added.