Department of Agriculture expresses frustration over arrest of US wildlife director accused of conspiracy to smuggle monkeys
Phnom Penh÷The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries issued a press release expressing dissatisfaction with the arrest of the director of the Department of Wildlife and Biodiversity of the Forestry Administration, Kry Meaphal, during his trip through the United States to attend a meeting. CITES Convention in Panama.
A statement from the Ministry of Agriculture expressed shock and remorse over the arrest of Kry Meaphal, who was charged with conspiracy to smuggle crabs to the United States.
The Ministry of Agriculture said the arrest was “extremely shocking” as he was on his way to an official meeting to protect endangered species. At the United Nations Forum.