Published: Jan 23, 2026, 08:21 IST | Updated: Jan 23, 2026, 08:21 IST
In a significant enforcement operation targeting wildlife trafficking and biosecurity risks, Indonesian authorities have intercepted and detained more than 7,300 birds being illegally transported into Bali. The seizure was conducted on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the Padangbai ferry port by a joint task force including the National Quarantine Agency (Barantin), the Indonesian Navy, natural resources conservation officials, and port police.