Agency: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) under Ministry of Finance
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DRI conducts 6 pan-India operations in crackdown on illegal wildlife trade, Arrests 13
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) conducted six pan-India operations in the last 10 days, seizing two leopard skins, 180 live Indian Star Tortoises, 12 live Tokay Geckos, 24 kg of Pangolin scales, and 500 grams of Tiger bones. Thirteen persons were arrested in this crackdown on illegal wildlife trade. The operation highlights enforcement of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, and CITES commitments, making it highly relevant for environment and internal security sections in competitive exams.
Source: All India Radio News (official). This summary and analysis are AI-written from that report and are not individually fact-checked — confirm names, dates and figures with the source before you rely on them.
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Operations: 6 pan-India operations conducted in last 10 days
Seizures: 2 leopard skins, 180 Indian Star Tortoises, 12 Tokay Geckos, 24 kg Pangolin scales, 500 gm Tiger bones
Arrests: 13 persons apprehended across operations
Legal Framework: Enforcement under Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species)
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