Guwahati: The Mizoram Police on Tuesday evening rescued 17 exotic wildlife species, suspected to be smuggled through Myanmar, from a vehicle near the Tualpui Junction, Khawzawl to Rabung road.
The animals were recovered during random checking at the Tualui junction in Mizoram.
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During the check, the police traced a vehicle driven by Vanlalrawna of Zokhawthar.
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The team on checking the vehicle found 13 various species of birds and 4 monkeys.
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The seized exotic animals/birds along with the vehicle were handed over to Customs Preventive Force, Champhai for further legal action.
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The unauthorised transportation as well as smuggling of wild animals and birds is a serious issue in the region with multiple cases being reported in the past year.
The illegal trade of wildlife for commercial purposes is a major threat to endangered species, which are at risk of being wiped out.