DRI officials in Hanamkonda caught four people with 6.53 kg of Indian Pangolin scales, from about five animals. The Indian Pangolin is a protected species. The suspects were handed over to forest officials for further investigation under wildlife laws

Hyderabad: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence caught four persons who were allegedly involved in illegal trading of Pangolin scales in Hanamkonda and seized 6.53 kg of Indian Pangolin scales from them.

Acting on specific intelligence, the officers of DRI, Hyderabad Zonal Unit (HZU) mounted surveillance at Hanamkonda, and, in a day-long operation on Saturday, apprehended four persons. A total of 6.53 kg of scales of Indian Pangolin were recovered from their possession.

Pangolins are poached mainly for international markets in China an

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