DRI busts illegal wildlife trafficking racket; seizes elephant tusks, leopard skin, live pangolin and tiger parts

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has conducted a significant operation against illegal wildlife trafficking, resulting in the arrest of 11 individuals. The operation led to the seizure of elephant tusks, leopard skin, live pangolins, and tiger body parts.

The action targets organized smuggling networks dealing in endangered species and their derivatives, which are subject to strict international and domestic wildlife protection laws.