[VIDEO] Uncle Who Spray-Painted Caged Monkey Detained In Shah Alam
The elderly man faces potential penalties that include a fine of up to RM50,000 and a year behind bars.
A man who was seen on video allegedly spray-painting a caged monkey in Shah Alam has been detained for suspected animal cruelty
Image via Screenshot by SAYS
Sungai Buloh police chief Supt Hafiz Nor confirmed that the man was initially arrested by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN) and was subsequently brought to a police station.
Hafiz stated that the arrest was made under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010.
However, no further details regarding the suspect have been released at this time.
The viral video had angered animal lovers
In the clip, which appears to have been filmed in a residential area in Sungai Buloh, the monkey can be seen to be visibly distressed and struggling inside a cage while paint is sprayed directly onto its body.
Under Section 86 of the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010, acts of animal cruelty are criminal offenses
Individuals convicted under this section face potential penalties including a fine ranging from RM5,000 to RM50,000, a jail term of up to one year, or both.
Police have advised the public to refrain from harming animals. They also urged citizens to avoid any actions that could potentially disrupt public order.
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