Special Task Force (STF) seizes 11 rare lizard 'Tokay Geckos', 3 smugglers held in Assam's Dibrugarh
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 12, 2025, 11:14 (IST)
Assam Police's Special Task Force (STF) intercepted a wildlife trafficking operation in Dibrugarh, arresting three individuals. The operation, supported by intelligence from the Wildlife Justice Commission, led to the seizure of 11 Tokay Gecko lizards, a protected species under the Wildlife Protection Act. The smugglers had sourced the reptiles from Arunachal Pradesh, intending to sell them for a substantial profit.