Puri: In a major success, Pipili Police rescued 230 live turtles being smuggled illegally and arrested two persons involved in the racket.
According to the press note issued by Puri Police, Pipili Police received information late last night that turtles were being smuggled in a car. Acting swiftly on the information, police conducted a raid and intercepted a car bearing registration number WB31 AA8531 near the Pipili Toll Gate for checking.
During the search, police recovered 230 live turtles from the vehicle and apprehended two persons involved in the illegal smuggling.
The rescued turtles and the seized vehicle have been handed over to the Forest Department for necessary legal action.
