B'luru police op targets wildlife trade, seizes material valued at Rs 10 lakh

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: In a sting operation, the Bengaluru City Police have apprehended individuals involved in the illegal wildlife trade, seizing two snake heads, wild animal tusks, and an elephant tusk.

The operation was carried out by the Vyalikaval Police Station, under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner of Police, Shekhar T., and the supervision of Assistant Commissioner of Police of Sheshadripuram SubDivision, Prakash R.

The police received information about the individuals attempting to trade elephant tusks, tusks from a wild boar. Acting on this, the police conducted a raid and apprehended the individuals involved in this trade.

These individuals had illegally obtained two live snakeheads, two sets of tusks from a wild boar, and an elephant tusk, collectively valued at approximately Rs 10 lakhs.

The illegal wildlife trade is a grave concern due to its impact on endangered species and the environment. The operation and arrest of these individuals highlight the commitment of law enforcement agencies to combat wildlife trafficking, said officials.