In a significant blow to wildlife trafficking, the Special Task Force (STF) of the Odisha Crime Branch arrested three individuals for their involvement in a ₹30-lakh illegal leopard skin deal, …
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In a major crackdown on wildlife trafficking, Khetasarai police arrested two interstate smugglers and seized 162 turtles and turtle shells weighing around 440 kg. The total value of the consignment …
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Animal Cruelty
Rajura Tiger Poaching 12th Accused Kaplian Mung Arrested from Shillong
by Ananya MehtaForest officials have arrested Kaplian Mung from Shillong, marking the 12th arrest in the high-profile Rajura tiger poaching case. Mung is the husband of Ning San Lun, a key figure …
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In a significant development in the crackdown on illegal wildlife trafficking, Zamkhankap Thangzachin, a resident of Aizawl, Mizoram, has been remanded to forest custody by the JMFC court in Rajura …
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In a major development in the ongoing Rajura tiger poaching case, forest officials have arrested another accused from Shillong, bringing the total number of arrests to 12. The accused, Kaplian …
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In a major crackdown on wildlife trafficking, the Uttarakhand Special Task Force (STF), in coordination with forest officials, arrested an alleged interstate wildlife smuggler in possession of two elephant tusks …
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NAIROBI, Kenya – Two Belgian teenagers have been charged with wildlife piracy after Kenyan authorities uncovered 5,000 live ants being illegally stored at their guest house. Lornoy David and Seppe …
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In a significant crackdown on wildlife trafficking, authorities in Assam’s Nagaon district arrested three individuals for possessing and trafficking tiger and elephant body parts. The joint operation was carried out …
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On Tuesday, Srikakulam forest officials dismantled an illegal wildlife trafficking network, rescuing 21 exotic animals, including 17 African ball pythons, three African sulcata tortoises, and one African serval cat. Three …
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A 62-year-old Chinese national, Lin Wang, appeared before the Harare Magistrates’ Court yesterday, facing charges of possessing rhino horns valued at US$360,000. Magistrate Sheunesu Matova remanded Lin in custody until …