Barpeta Road: In a major breakthrough against wildlife trafficking, a joint operation led by the 64th Battalion of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), along with the Forest Department and Railway Protection Force (RPF), successfully intercepted three individuals carrying a massive consignment of 224.74 kg of pangolin scales.
The operation, conducted under the supervision of Commandant Anuj Kumar, was based on specific intelligence input provided by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). Acting swiftly, the joint team intercepted the suspects around 8:31 a.m. on Train No. 12509 Bengaluru–Guwahati Express at Barpeta Road Railway Station.
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Preliminary investigations revealed that the seized wildlife product was being transported from Chennai and was intended for further delivery to Myanmar, highlighting the involvement of an organised international smuggling network.
The Forest Department has taken custody of the seized pangolin scales and the apprehended individuals for further legal action under relevant provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Officials described the seizure as one of the largest in recent times, dealing a significant blow to illegal wildlife trade networks operating across India’s northeastern corridor.
