Two held with 12 Tokay Gecko & 12.3 kg Pangolin scales in Bokajan

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BOKAJAN: Two persons, including a Nagaland IRBn personnel, were arrested with 12.3 kg of pangolin scales and 12 Tokay Gecko in Bokajan on Sunday.

Based on specific information, a team comprising sleuths of Wildlife Crime Control Bureau, Bokajan Police and Forest officials intercepted a car near Bokajan ASEB office; and seized the live animals and parts of endangered species listed in the 'Wildlife (Protection) Act-1972'.

The arrested persons have been identified as Khoto Rhakho of Phek and Ilungheu Kuame of Peren in Nagaland. Khoto Rhakho is an IRBn personnel while Ilungheu Kuame is a student by profession.

Further investigations are in progress to trace potential buyers of the articles and other people involved in the trafficking of wildlife.

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