VIDEO: The Snare Of Sumatran Tiger Trade

In Indonesia, conflicts between Sumatran tigers and humans occur every year. This protected animal has recently been seen appearing in people's plantations and often preying on livestock. During the pandemic, the hunting threats targeting Sumatran tigers are high.

Sumatran tiger is now threatened with extinction. Deforestation of forest areas has caused fragmented habitats and disrupted roaming trajectories, causing more and more tigers to stroll in areas adjacent to human settlements. This animal has also been plagued by trafficking crimes for a long time. Not only circulating in the domestic market, Sumatran tiger has also become an international trade commodity.

For a long time, the trade chain of wild and protected animals in Indonesia has never been uncovered and ruled with proper law enforcement. Apart from weak regulations, the capacity of law enforcement officers to investigate cases is also hindered by the presence of strong people behind this trafficking crime.

There is no deterrent effect for the perpetrators. Arrests often target actors at lower levels, local hunters, or buyers. However, the investigation never fully disclose where this animal commodity ends up.