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Crime
Four wildlife traffickers arrested in Sasaram shop raid, animal parts seized
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 09:31 PM
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A joint operation by the Forest Department and the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau in Sasaram, Bihar, led to the arrest of four suspects and the seizure of wildlife parts.
A coordinated raid by the Bihar Forest Department and the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) was carried out in a shop located in Sasaram, Rohtas district. The operation targeted illegal wildlife trade activities that were suspected to be operating from the premises.
During the raid, law‑enforcement officials detained four individuals alleged to be involved in the trafficking network. A substantial cache of wildlife parts, reportedly sourced from protected species, was recovered from the shop.
Authorities said the seizure underscores the ongoing crackdown on wildlife smuggling in the state. The Forest Department and WCCB have pledged to intensify surveillance and pursue further investigations to dismantle similar illicit operations.
During the raid, law‑enforcement officials detained four individuals alleged to be involved in the trafficking network. A substantial cache of wildlife parts, reportedly sourced from protected species, was recovered from the shop.
Authorities said the seizure underscores the ongoing crackdown on wildlife smuggling in the state. The Forest Department and WCCB have pledged to intensify surveillance and pursue further investigations to dismantle similar illicit operations.