Inspectors uncover massive surge in concerning cargo on train routes: 'A tip was received'

Inspectors uncover massive surge in concerning cargo on train routes: 'A tip was received'

Indian authorities recently intercepted the illegal smuggling of hundreds of softshell turtles aboard a Farakka Express train bound for Bengal in late December. What's happening? After being alerted to a potential wildlife trafficking operation along the route from Sahibganj to Bengal, the Railway Protection Force arrested three smuggling perpetrators found with 662 hatchling turtles concealed in their luggage.  "A tip was received about suspect…