Detection of Organised Criminal Activity in Recent Illegal Wildlife Trade Enforcement Operations

Ms Lee Hui Ying asked the Minister for National Development (a) whether any organised criminal activity in Singapore was detected in recent illegal wildlife trade enforcement operations, such as Interpol's Operation Thunder; and (b) if so, what are the implications of these activities on Singapore's ports, companies and financial systems.

Mr Chee Hong Tat: The National Parks Board carried out a series of coordinated raids across Singapore as part of Interpol's Operation Thunder in 2025, resulting in the seizure of 16 wildlife specimens. No evidence of organised criminal activity in Singapore was found during this operation or in other recent illegal wildlife trade enforcement operations.