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26 'Exotic' Birds Worth Rs 28 Lakh Rescued in Mizoram

26 'Exotic' Birds Worth Rs 28 Lakh Rescued in Mizoram

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Aizawl, July 8, 2019:

The Border Security Force (BSF) and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) found and rescued 26 exotic birds, reportedly worth Rupees 28 lakh, in a joint operation in Mizoram on Saturday.

Eight Indian smugglers were also arrested in the case. According to reports, the exotic birds were smuggled from Myanmar and were being taken to Kerala in Southern Indian when they were intercepted by the police personnel.

Over the years illegal wildlife trade has emerged as a form of Organised Transnational Crime that has threatened the existence of many wild species across the globe.

In India, it includes diverse products including mongoose hair; snake skins; Rhino horn; Tiger and Leopard claws, bones, skins, whiskers; Elephant tusks; deer antlers; shahtoosh shawl; turtle shells; musk pods; bear bile; medicinal plants; timber and caged birds such as parakeets, mynas, munias etc.

A large part of this trade is meant for the international market and has no direct demand in India.

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Edited By: Admin
Published On: Jul 08, 2019