55 Live Turtles Seized in Malkangiri, 4 Arrested

55 live turtles rescued in Malkangiri, four arrested - OrissaPOST

Malkangiri: Fifty-five live turtles were rescued and four people arrested after the Forest Department intercepted an alleged interstate wildlife smuggling operation in Malkangiri district Thrusday. According to sources, the turtles were being transported illegally from Andhra Pradesh to Odisha when authorities intercepted the vehicle during a routine border patrol near Motu. Police and forest officials […]

55 Live Turtles Seized in Malkangiri, 4 Arrested

Motu Police and the Forest Department intercepted an inter-state smuggling operation in Malkangiri district, rescuing 55 live turtles and arresting four smugglers during the operation. Acting on routine border patrol near Motu, officials discovered the turtles were being illegally transported from Andhra Pradesh into Odisha. Along with the rescued turtles, officials seized four mobile phones […] The post 55 Live Turtles Seized in Malkangiri, 4 A…

55 turtles rescued from smuggling racket in Malkangiri, 4 held

Kalimela: As many as 55 live turtles were seized by the police while patrolling in the Motu area under Malkangiri district of Odisha today. As per reports, the police along with the Forest Department apprehended four accused in connection to the case and recovered the turtles. The Forest Department said the live turtles were being […]