PONTIAN: The marine police have thwarted an attempt to smuggle 1,920 protected shama birds (Murai) worth RM57,600 out of the country.
Marine police Southern Region II commander Asst Comm Paul Khiu Khon Chiang said the black and white coloured birds were found in makeshift cages made from plastic trays in Parit Semerah at around 11.30pm on Sunday.
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