Mizoram police rescue 3 exotic species animals smuggled from Myanmar

Three animals of exotic wildlife species suspected to be smuggled from Myanmar were rescued by the Mizoram police on Friday in Khawzawl district in the northeastern part of the state, a police officer said Saturday.

The Khawzawl police intercepted a car at Tuisenphai check gate and recovered 2 spider monkeys (female with baby) and one Indri Lemur from the possession of Vanlalrosiama (25) and C. Liankunga (52), both from Champhai town.

The exotic species were suspected to be smuggled from Myanmar.

The rescued wild animals and the vehicles used for transporting them were handed over to the central custom preventive force in Champhai, the officer added.

Mizoram | Khawzawl Police at Tuisenphai Checkgate rescued three two spider monkeys (female with a baby) and one Indri Lemur suspected to be smuggled from Myanmar. The rescued endangered wild animals were handed over to Customs Preventive Force, Champhai pic.twitter.com/TiEOMKQEOT

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