DRI tip-off leads to illegal ivory trade; four arrested
A recent operation led by the Forest Department resulted in the arrest of four individuals involved in the illegal ivory trade in Mysuru. The arrests followed a tip-off from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, prompting a raid where elephant tusks were seized. Further investigations revealed connections to a larger illegal trade network, leading to additional arrests.
- ▪The Forest Department arrested four individuals in Mysuru for illegal wildlife trade.
- ▪Three pieces of elephant tusks were seized during the raid.
- ▪The operation was conducted under the supervision of Deputy Conservator of Forests Paramesh K.
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In a crackdown on illegal wildlife trade, the Forest Department arrested four persons and seized elephant tusk pieces following a raid conducted in Mysuru based on intelligence inputs from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Nagpur.Officials said the operation was launched after receiving information about an alleged attempt to sell elephant tusks in the city. Acting on the tip-off, a team from the Forest Department raided a house at Ramakrishnanagar in Mysuru on Tuesday.During the search, officials recovered three pieces of elephant tusks from the premises and detained three persons who were present at the spot for questioning.Based on the seizure, a case was registered on Wednesday under provisions relating to wildlife offences, and further investigation was taken up.
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