Indonesian authorities in Pekanbaru, Riau province have foiled an attempt to smuggle nearly 14 kilograms of pangolin scales.

Footage from Thursday (June 12) shows an officer at the Natural Resources Conservation Center (BBKSDA) count the pangolin scales, which were packaged in small plastic bags.

The pangolin is believed to be the world's most trafficked mammal.

Pangolins are commonly killed for their scales in traditional Chinese medicine and their meat is a delicacy in China and Vietnam.

The Chinese government has removed pangolin scales from its 2020 list of approved ingredients used in traditional Chinese medicine.

This file Video taken in Pekanbaru, Riau province on June 12, 2020 show Officer of the Natural Resources Conservation Center (BBKSDA) Riau show counts the pangolin scales pulled from smuggling. Offficer arrest 14 Kilograms pangolins Scales (Manis Javanica) from Smuggling .
Meat pangolin itself is a favorite because it has a nutrient content that is very beneficial to the health of the human body. Not only the flesh alone, even the scales from pangolin own also has many benefits