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In a major breakthrough against illegal wildlife trade, the Malkangiri Forest Department officials have busted an inter-state turtle smuggling racket and rescued over 1,000 turtles that were being transported illegally from neighbouring Andhra Pradesh.
Acting on a tip-off, a special team of forest officials conducted a raid at MPV-65 village under Kalimela range. During the raid, a Bolero vehicle suspected to be carrying the consignment was intercepted.
Upon inspection, officials discovered 1,078 live turtles packed inside the vehicle, being transported in inhumane conditions, sources added.
Three individuals involved in the sm...