UP STF Arrests Wildlife Smuggler and Seize Seven Falcons Worth Rs 14 Crore in Lucknow

UP STF arrests wildlife smuggler and seize seven falcons worth Rs 14 crore in Lucknow

The accused, identified as Firoz Musarrat Khan, a resident of Byculla in Mumbai, Maharashtra, was arrested from a house in Iradat Nagar under the Madiaon police

From UP forests to Gulf countries: Mumbai man held for smuggling 7 rare falcons worth Rs 14 crore

In a significant operation, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force apprehended a Mumbai-based wildlife smuggler in Lucknow. Seven rare falcons with a considerable estimated international market value were seized during the operation. The smuggler, identified as Firoz Musarrat Khan, was part of an interstate trafficking syndicate. These protected birds were sourced from various places in Uttar Pradesh for illegal international trade.

How UP STF Uncovered A Major Wildlife Smuggling Operation

The Uttar Pradesh STF has arrested Firoz Musarrat Khan, an alleged interstate wildlife smuggler, in Lucknow and seized seven protected falcons worth Rs 1.4 crore. Khan's gang reportedly sourced protected birds and animals from UP forests, smuggling them to international markets via Mumbai. An FIR has been registered under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

UP STF busts wildlife trafficking racket, recovers 7 rare falcons

A member of an international wildlife trafficking syndicate has been arrested in Lucknow, according to the Uttar Pradesh Police Special Task Force (STF).

UP STF arrests international wildlife trafficker in Lucknow with seven rare falcons worth Rs 14 crore

The Uttar Pradesh Police Special Task Force (STF) has arrested Firoz Musharrat Khan, a member of an international wildlife trafficking syndicate, in Lucknow.