🚨 [Law and Society] Online Purchase and Resale of Protected 'Formosan Serow'; Vietnamese Migrant Worker Arrested, Faces Heavy Penalties!

The Taichung District Prosecutors Office recently indicted a Vietnamese migrant worker surnamed Chen for allegedly illegally buying and selling the protected wild animal, the 'Formosan Serow.' He was apprehended by the police with the evidence at the time of the transaction. 📌 Key Points of the Case: Incident Overview: The migrant worker, Chen, first purchased a Formosan Serow, weighing approximately 10 kilograms, which had already been slaughtered. He then negotiated with another buyer and prepared to resell it for a profit of NT$4,500. Apprehended with Evidence: Around 2 PM on November 3rd last year, Chen drove to a designated location in Dali District, Taichung City, to complete the transaction. He was surrounded by undercover police officers and the slaughtered Formosan Serow carcass was seized on the spot. Legal Violation and Penalties: Although the migrant worker claimed upon investigation that he 'only resold it with a markup and did not hunt it himself,' buying or selling protected wild animals without the permission of the competent authority is illegal in Taiwan. He could face up to 5 years in prison and a fine of NT$300,000 to NT$1.5 million. 💡 Editor's Note: Taiwan's 'Wildlife Conservation Act' has very strict regulations. Whether it's hunting, slaughtering, or simply 'buying,' 'selling,' or 'possessing' protected animals, severe penalties and hefty fines can be imposed. We remind all foreign friends and local residents living in Taiwan not to break the law due to temporary greed or curiosity, as the consequences are definitely not worth it! 🗣️ Discussion Time for RtiTalk Readers: This case highlights that some foreign nationals may not be familiar with Taiwan's wildlife conservation laws. During your life in Taiwan, have you heard of any 'protected wild animals' that are strictly protected by law? For foreigners unfamiliar with local laws, how do you think the government or non-governmental organizations can strengthen related publicity? Welcome to leave your comments below to share your views! 👇