140 Exotic Animals Seized In Mizoram, 3 Arrested

In one of the biggest hauls of illegally trafficked animals, as many as 140 exotic wildlife species, including an Albino Wallaby, were rescued on Saturday in Mizoram. Police have arrested three people in connection with the case.

According to police sources, the exotic animals were smuggled from neighbouring Myanmar and smugglers of both countries were involved.

Mizoram | In a joint operation Champhai police of Mizoram & Champhai Excise & Narcotics Dept rescued & seized 140 exotic animals & birds, suspected to be smuggled from Myanmar were handed over to Superintendent, Custom Preventive Force, Champhai for further action: Mizoram police pic.twitter.com/T2JUS1N54R

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