Selling Protected Papuan Birds on Facebook, MH Threatens 15 Years in Prison

“Trafficking in protected animals is not just an illegal transaction. "This action threatens the preservation of species and the balance of the ecosystem, especially as these animals are an important part of Papua's biodiversity," he said. said Ristianto.

Discovered through cyber patrol

The case began when the Kangaroo Brigade SPORC Intelligence Team carried out routine monitoring of animal trafficking activities in the digital space.

In June 2026, officers detected a Facebook account called Muhlis Nababan which uploaded photos and videos of a number of parrots in cages. The upload was accompanied by the caption “Ngelumpukno Manok Emprit”.

Officers then increased supervision of the account activity. On July 20 2026, the same account started offering a number of parrots by listing the price and transaction location in the Entrop area, Jayapura City.

The parrot parrot is offered for IDR 350,000 per head, the black-headed musk parrot IDR 300,000 per head, while the chef's cockatoo is marketed for IDR 1.4 million. Prospective buyers are then directed to continue communication and negotiations via WhatsApp.

According to Ristianto, the use of social media does not mean that the trade in protected animals escapes the supervision of the authorities.

“Digital traces can be a means of evidence and an entry point for law enforcement. "We remind the public not to offer, buy or become intermediaries in the trade of protected animals via social media," he said. he said.