Two months after the launching, in 6 May 2003 BKSDA (forestry department) of Bali and Polda (Police base in province level) Bali cooperated with ProFauna Indonesia conducting a law enforcement action by confiscating souvenirs made from hawksbill parts in Kuta and Denpasar. In this join operation thousands of souvenirs made from hawksbill are confiscated and burn away.

The second operation done in 4 June 2003 at an accessories shop located at Sulawesi Street, Denpasar, confiscate hundreds of souvenirs made from hawksbill parts.

The strict action done by the BKSDA Bali and Polda to confiscate products contains hawksbill in Bali receiving positive responds from mass media and public in Bali. Now trade in hawksbill is no longer done openly.