Trade of 190 Birds Foiled at Surabaya Harbor, 10 Found Dead

SURABAYA, GARISBUMI.com – The Ministry of Forestry foiled the alleged trade of 190 birds in the Jamrud Harbor area, Surabaya, East Java. Of this number, 180 birds were found alive, while 10 others had died.

The hundreds of birds consisted of 186 large-leafed cucak cica-leaves known as green cucak and four merbah shrubs. All of them were secured during the operations of the Java, Bali and Nusa Tenggara Regional Forestry Law Enforcement Center or Gakkumhut Jabalnusra.

In this case, investigators named a man with the initials SA (45) as a suspect on August 31 2026. SA is currently being held at the Detention Center of the East Java Regional Police's Directorate of Detention and Evidence to undergo legal proceedings.

A total of 10 birds were found dead

Of the 186 green cucak that were seized, 177 were found alive and nine were dead. Meanwhile, of the four bush merbah that were secured, three were still alive and one was dead.

Thus, the total number of birds captured reached 190, consisting of:

177 green cucak alive

Nine green cucak died

Three live grove merbah

One grove merbah died

The condition of the 10 birds found dead shows the enormous risks involved in transporting animals illegally. Traded birds can experience stress, lack of food and water, and be placed in inadequate transport space.

The Ministry of Forestry has not explained the origin of the birds, the destination area of ​​delivery, the transportation method, the transaction value, or the involvement of other parties in the case. Investigators are still developing cases to uncover trafficking networks related to SA.