473 Rare Turtles Seized While Being Smuggled In Odisha’s Malkangiri
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473 Rare Turtles Seized While Being Smuggled In Odisha’s Malkangiri
Malkangiri: In a major success against wildlife smuggling, Forest Department officials on Friday seized 473 live turtles of rare species while being transported illegally in Motu area of Odisha’s Malkangiri district. While the smugglers managed to escape, Forest department officials successfully seized the turtles and the vehicle used for transportation. Sources said the seizure was made during a special operation carried out based on a tip-off …
Malkangiri Forest Officials Foil Smuggling Attempt, Seize 473 Turtles
The Motu Forest Department in Malkangiri district successfully seized 473 live turtles being smuggled from Andhra Pradesh to Odisha. The turtles were found packed in 13 sacks during a late-night operation at the Andhra-Odisha border. The forest officials also confiscated a Bolero vehicle used for transportation, though the smugglers managed to escape. Acting on a […] The post Malkangiri Forest Officials Foil Smuggling Attempt, Seize 473 Turtles …
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