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

Birds are purchased via COD transactions

Based on the results of the examination, MH works as a noodle seller every day. He is suspected of obtaining the bird through direct cash transactions or cash on delivery (COD) with a number of unknown suppliers.

On Saturday, July 18 2026, at around 20.00 WIT, MH bought five black-headed muskrats and one bayan parrot in front of Jalan Raya Hamadi, Entrop. Each bird was purchased for IDR 200,000.

The seller came on a motorbike and wore a white jacket. During the transaction, the person did not remove his helmet so his identity was not known to MH.

About two hours later, MH again carried out transactions around the Red Holtekamp Bridge. This time, he bought a chef's cockatoo for IDR 1 million from a different person who also wore a helmet.

The birds were then kept at MH's residence to be resold at a higher price.

Officers raided the perpetrator's house

Armed with the results of digital monitoring, the Gakkumhut Center's Wild Plant and Animal Distribution Operations Team moved to MH's residence in South Jayapura District on Wednesday, July 22 2026, at around 20.41 WIT.

The operation involved the Papua Police Civil Servant Investigation Supervisor Coordinator and local RW administrators.