Wildlife Smuggling Bust: 631 Turtles Seized in Odisha

Wildlife Smuggling Bust: 631 Turtles Seized in Odisha

Wildlife Smuggling Bust: 631 Turtles Seized in Odisha In a significant bust, the Odisha forest department seized 631 Indian flap shell turtles during a special operation near the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border on Wednesday. The turtles were discovered in Malkangiri district, sparking concerns over wildlife trafficking across state lines.Acting promptly on a tip-off, forest personnel from the Motu range, under Malkangiri forest division, conducted …

631 Live Turtles Rescued in Odisha’s Malkangiri During Wildlife Smuggling Crackdown; Seven Arrested

The Forest Department in Malkangiri district of Odisha rescued 631 live turtles during a major crackdown on suspected wildlife trafficking along the border with Andhra Pradesh on Thursday. Seven individuals were arrested in connection with the case. The operation was conducted by officials from the Motu Forest Range after receiving intelligence about illegal turtle trading […] The post 631 Live Turtles Rescued in Odisha’s Malkangiri During Wildl…

Odisha forest department seizes 631 turtles near Andhra border, seven arrested - OrissaPOST

Malkangiri: The Odisha forest department Wednesday seized 631 Indian flap shell turtles near the state’s border with Andhra Pradesh during a special operation in Malkangiri district, an officer said. Acting on a tip-off, Forest Department personnel of the Motu range under Malkangiri forest division conducted a raid and seized the turtles stored in 38 plastic trays, said Malkangiri DFO Sai Kiran. Two persons from Korkulla village of Krishna distr…