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Bali Regional Police seize trafficked green sea turtles in Denpasar
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Bali Regional Police announced on Friday, June 19, 2026, the seizure of live green sea turtles from a trafficker in Denpasar, Bali Island, Indonesia. A plain-clothed police officer was photographed inspecting the confiscated turtles.
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