July 29th 2023.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has uncovered a shocking incident in Mumbai Air Cargo. 306 live exotic wildlife were seized by the authorities, which had been smuggled into the country and concealed in a consignment of ornamental aquarium fishes.
The 306 endangered species seized included Yellow Spotted Turtles, Albino Red Eared Slider Turtles, Asian/Chinese Leaf Turtles, Red Bellied Short Head Turtles, Greek Tortoises, Red Footed Tortoises, Asian Spurred Tortoises, Crabs, exotic Alligator Gar and Sting Ray fishes.
The smugglers had attempted to bring in the wildlife illegally, in violation of the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. The contraband was concealed under other varieties of ornamental fishes, which was discovered by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence.
Three people have been apprehended and are being held under the Wildlife Protection Act for illegally selling the skull and horn of a Sambar Deer. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of illegal wildlife trafficking and the importance of taking necessary action to protect endangered species.
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