Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct 11: The Department of Environment & Forests, Andaman and Nicobar Administration, in coordination with Police Station Bambooflat, conducted a joint patrolling operation at Shoal Bay-19.
During the operation, one packet of suspected venison was recovered from an individual. A subsequent search of the individual’s residential premises, conducted under a valid search warrant, led to the recovery of 10 additional packets of suspected venison and a deer head.
The total quantity of suspected venison recovered was approximately 13 kg.
The person concerned was subsequently brought to the Range Office, Mannarghat, for further investigation and necessary legal proceedings under the relevant provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
The South Andaman Forest Division reiterates its appeal to the general public to cooperate in safeguarding the forests and wildlife of the Islands and to report any information regarding illegal hunting, possession, transport, storage or trade of forest and wildlife produce through the Forest Department Helpline 03192-255228. The identity of informants will be kept strictly confidential.
