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	One Tiger skin and one elephant tusk were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB, Bihar Police and Forest Department at Shivala, Bihar on 17-04-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Two tortoises were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and West Bengal Forest Department at Alipurdwar, West Bengal on 15-04-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Two pieces of elephant ivory (Total Weight 2.385 kg) were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Tamil Nadu Forest Department at Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu on 09-04-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	140 Kg Sea cucumbers were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Tamil Nadu Forest Department at Ramnad, Tamil Nadu on 02-04-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	119 Nos. of Hathajodi were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Maharashtra Forest Department at Manmad, Maharashtra on 02-04-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	5 Nos. of Live Indian Star Tortoises and 5 Nos. Live Rose Ringed Parakeets were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Gujarat Forest Department at Vasna, Vadodara, Gujarat on 19-03-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	9.500 kgs dry pangolin scale were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Assam Forest Department at Deuri Tiniali near Baithalangao, Karbianglong, Assam on 19-03-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	150 Kg semi processed Sea Cucumbers were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Tamil Nadu Forest Department at North Sea shore area of Mandapam, Ramnad, Tamil Nadu on 14-03-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	25 Nos. of Horse conch Shell were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Tamil Nadu Forest Department at Munaikadu area of Mandapam, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu on 14-03-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	800 Kgs of Windowpane Oyster/Capiz Shells were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Tamil Nadu Forest Department at Munaikadu area of Mandapam, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu on 13-03-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	1165 Kgs of Windowpane Oyster/Capiz Shells were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Tamil Nadu Forest Department at Munaikadu area of Mandapam, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu on 13-03-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	20 nos. of antlers of Sambar Deer were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and West Bengal Forest Department at Jamalpur of Bardhaman district of West Bengal on 14-03-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	350 Kg semi processed Sea Cucumbers were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Tamil Nadu Forest Department at North Sea shore area of Mandapam, Ramnad, Tamil Nadu on 10-03-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	700 Kg Fresh Sea Cucumbers were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Tamil Nadu Forest Department at North Sea shore area of Mandapam, Ramnad, Tamil Nadu on 07-03-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Four Indian flap shell turtles were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Madhya Pradesh Forest Department at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve and Umaria Forest Division, Madhya Pradesh on 03-03-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	6 kg of pangolin scales and 2 Indian flap shell turtles were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Madhya Pradesh Forest Department at Dhimarkheda village, Bijouli, Madhya Pradesh on 04-03-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Five Channa Barca were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB, West Bengal Forest Department at Baruipur, West Bengal on 01-03-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Two jars suspected snake venom weighting 2.029 kg and 1.769 kg were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB, West Bengal Forest department at Murliganj, West Bengal on 27-02-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Carcass of sloth bear, body parts and meat of Barking deer, wild boar ,peafowl and bear reproductive organ were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB, STSF and MP Forest department at South Seoni forest division, Madhya Pradesh on 25-02-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	250 Kg Processed sea cucumbers seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Tamil Nadu Marine Police at Ramnad, Tamil Nadu on 16-02-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Ivory idols were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB, West Bengal Forest Department at Kolkata, West Bengal on 17-02-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Elephant Molar tooth was seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB, SSB and Forest Department at Tamulpur district, Assam on 16-02-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Two Leopard skins were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB, Uttrakhand Forest and Police Department at Purola, Uttarkashi, Uttrakhand on 16-02-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Leopard skin was seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB, Bihar Forest and Police Department at Raxaul, Bihar on 07-02-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Leopard skin was seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB, Odisha Forest and Police Department at Cuttack Odisha on 06-02-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Indian Softshell turtles were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB, West Benagl Forest Department at Bongaon and Baruipur, West Bengal on 04-02-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	One barking deer skin was seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB, West Benagl Forest Department at Baruipur, West Bengal on 02-02-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	745 turtles were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB, UPSTF and Etawah Forest Division at Etawah, Uttar Pradesh on 26-01-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	97 pcs of Indian Roller Blue Jay bird dried skin with body feathers, 4 pieces of Kingfisher bird dried skin with body feathers, 40 pics of Black Francolin bird dried skin with body feathers, 34 pics of Grey Francolin bird dried skin with body feathers and 3 packets of some feathers of unidentified birds were seized at FPO Kolkata on 24-01-2024.
	Suspected Elephant Tusk weighing about 4.5kgs were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Kerala Forest Department at Kannur Kerala on 24-01-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Two Elephant Ivory were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB, Assam Police and Forest department at Dhemaji, Assam on 23-01-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	2.140 kgs. of Pangolin scales were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and West Bengal Forest Department at Asansol, West Bengal on 22-01-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	14.2 kgs. of ivory were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and West Bengal Forest Department at Nalhati Birbhum West Bengal on 17-01-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	One piece of ivory was seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and West Bengal Forest Department at Howrah, West Bengal on 15-01-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Detailed interrogation of accused in the tiger skin recovery at Mandla, MP, suspected tiger decomposed body recovered at the spot where tiger body was buried at dist Seoni, MP in co-ordination with MP Forest department on 10.01.2024.
	36kg calipee were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB, Uttar Pradesh Police and Forest Department at Etawah Railway Station, Uttar Pradesh on 10-01-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	One Barn Owl was seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB, GSPCA and Gujarat Forest Department at Village Jamalpada, Tal-Chikhli, Valsad, Gujarat on 07-01-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	One tiger skin was seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Madhya Pradesh Police Department at Bichiya Mandla, Madhya Pradesh on 09-01-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	348 pcs of mongoose brushes were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Bihar Forest Department at Dharbhanga, Bihar on 06-01-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	One leopard skin along with 4 numbers of leopard paws were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Gujarat Forest Department at Valsad, Gujarat on 06-01-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	One live Red Sand Boa Snake was seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Gujarat Forest Department at Rajkot, Gujarat on 03-01-2024. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Barking Deer skin was seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Manipur Forest department at Kakching area, Manipur on 29-12-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Two Snake Venom Jars were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and West bengal Forest department at Saktoria, Kulti PS, Asansol, West Bengal on 28-12-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Two musk pods were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB, Uttrakhand Police and Forest department at Khatima, Uttrakhand on 23-12-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	01 leopard skin and 859 gms of Pangolin scales were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and CID Himachal Pradesh at Kangra, Himachal Pradesh on 23-12-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	92 Nos. of Black Coral (Antipatharia) and 34 Nos. of Hathajodi (Hemipenis of Monitor Lizard) were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Maharashtra Forest Department at Nashik, Maharashtra on 21-12-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	1.170 Kgs Pangolin Scales were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Tamil Nadu Forest Department at Courtallam, Thenkasi- Distt, Tamil Nadu on 11-12-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	210 Nos. of shawls suspected to contain guard hair of Tibetan Antelope were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Punjab Forest Department at Amritsar, Punjab on 05-12-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	One piece of ivory weighing around 1.3 kg was seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Rajasthan Forest Department at Ajmer, Rajasthan on 05-12-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	2 Nos. of Elephant Tusk, 1 No. of Big cat tooth, 2 Nos. of Sloth bear teeth, 1 bottle of Wild boar Fat were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Kerala Forest Department at Palakad, Kerala on 05-12-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	4 kgs dry pangolin scales were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Assam Forest Department at Phuloni on NH-29, Assam on 05-12-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	One Sand Boa was seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Tamil Nadu Forest Department at Mulakkadai Bus Stand, Salem, Tamil Nadu on 03-12-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	124 numbers of live Rose Ringed Parakeets were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Gujarat Forest Department at Ahmedabad, Gujarat on 25-11-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Framed black corals were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Maharashtra Forest Department at Shahada town on 20-11-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	One Leopard skin was seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Maharashtra Forest Department at Alibag, Mumbai, Maharashtra on 11-11-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Two peafowl juveniles were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and West Bengal Forest Department at Baruipur, Soth 24 Parganas, West Bengal on 09-11-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Indian soft shell turtles were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and West Bengal Forest Department at North 24 Paraganas, West Bengal on 06-11-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Elephant Tusk was seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Kerala Forest Department at Wayanad, Kerala on 04-11-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Gold pendent made out of suspected Tiger Claws was seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Tamil Nadu Forest Department at Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu on 03-11-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	01 piece of Elephant Tusk was seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Tamil Nadu Forest Department at Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu on 03-11-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Wildlife Contrabands were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Assam Forest Department at Dhubri, Assam on 02-11-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	50 Nos. of Bracelets, 50 Nos. of Rings made out of Elephant Tail Hair, 50 Nos. of Elephant Tail Hairs, 15 Nos. of Black Corals were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Maharashtra Forest Department at Borivali (West), Mumbai on 01-11-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	23 Nos. of shawls and stoles suspected to contain guard hair of Tibetan Antelope were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and CBI at Jaisalmer, Rajasthan on 01-11-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Two numbers of deer (chital) antlers were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Gujarat Forest Department at Valsad, Gujarat on 27-10-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Two numbers of Indian Rock Eagle Owl were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Gujarat Forest Department at Valsad, Gujarat on 26-10-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	4 Tiger canines and 1 molar teeth were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB, UP Forest and Police Department at Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh on 21-10-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Four leopard canine and Leopard/hyena claws, bone were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and MP Forest Department at Panna, Madhya Pradesh on 19-10-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Five live Indian Soft Shell Turtle were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and UP Police Department at Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh on 19-10-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	One live porcupines was seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Maharashtra Forest Department at Nashik, Maharashtra on 18-10-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	One live leopard cub was seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Gujarat Forest Department at Panetha, Bharuch, Gujarat on 16-10-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	4.1 kg of pangolin scale were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and MP Forest Department at Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh on 11-10-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	One leopard skin was seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Chhattisgarh Forest Department at Manendragarh, Chhattisgarh on 10-10-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Two pieces of Elephant Tusk were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Tamil Nadu Forest Department at Kudaiyanalur area, Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu on 09-10-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	59 Indian Star Tortoises were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Gujarat Forest Department at Kheda, Gujarat on 09-10-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	9 Indian Star Tortoises were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Maharashtra Forest Department at Crawford Market, Mumbai, Maharashtra on 06-10-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	One clouded leopard skin was seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and West Bengal Forest Department at Jaldapara, West Bengal on 05-10-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Arms and ammunations were recovered from Rhino poachers in joint operation conducted by WCCB, Assam Forest and Police Department at Morigaon, Assam on 05-10-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Tiger bones were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Uttar Pradesh Police Department at Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh on 30-09-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	One Elephant Ivory tooth with table lamp, Three Spotted deer oval shaped skin pieces, Two Bison head trophy, Two trophy of wild boar tusk, Three Elephant legs made trophy, One Sloth bear head trophy, Two Sambar deer head trophy, One Spotted deer head trophy, One Piece Four horned antelope head were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and kerala Forest Department at Wayanad, Kerala on 27-09-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Two Leopard skins were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Madhya Pradesh Police Department at Garasarai Dindori (MP) on 22-09-2023 and 23-09-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	One Chana Barca was seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Assam Forest Department at Garigaon, Guwahati on 21-09-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	One live Red Sand Boa was seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Uttar Pradesh Forest Department at Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh on 18-09-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	02 elephant ivory (3.5 Kg weight) and about 1.4 kg pangolin scales were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Chhattisgarh Forest Department at Manendragarh, Chhattisgarh on 17-09-2023 and 18-09-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	24.5 kgs. of dry Pangolin scales were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Mizoram Forest Department at Aizawl city, Mizoram on 15-09-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	03 Pcs. of Elephant Tusks were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Tamil Nadu Forest Department at Kambam, Tamil Nadu on 13-09-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Seven Softshell Turtles were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB, UPSTF and Uttar Pradesh Forest Department at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on 07-09-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	500 live Parakeets were seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Uttar Pradesh Police Department on 07-09-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	02 Tiger skins and Tiger Bones were seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Uttrakhand Police Department at Doraha Baajpur-Kashipur Highway, Uttrakhand on 06-09-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	One individual Chana Barca fish was seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and Kolhapur Forest division at Ichalkaranji, Maharashtra on 19-08-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	One piece of elephant ivory was seized in joint operation conducted by WCCB and West Bengal Forest Department at Kurseong, West Bengal on 17-08-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	39 Nos. of teeth of big cat (suspected to be of leopard), 140 pcs (approx.) of Seafans weighing 1.8 kgs, 106 Nos. of Siyar Singhi (jackal body parts) and 02 Nos. of Hatha Jodi. (parts of monitor lizard) were seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB, UPSTF at Ayodhya and Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on 09-08-2023 and 10.08.2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	A large Tiger skin was seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB, SSB and Bihar Forest Department at Jamui, Bihar on 09-08-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Two pieces of Elephant Tusks were seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB, Tamil Nadu Forest Department at Nagarasampatti, Kaveri Pattinam, Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu on 07-08-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	3 Bear Bile (Gall Bladders) were seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Uttrakhand Police Department at Podi Dhar, Uttarakhand on 07-08-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	One piece of Elephant Ivory was seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB, UP Police & UP Forest Department at the adjoining areas of Ghaziabad and Noida, Uttar Pradesh on 27-07-2023 and two accused were arrested.
	Two pieces of Elephant Ivory were seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Kerala Forest Department Kozhikodu, Kerala on 30-07-2023 and four accused were arrested.
	WCCB has pro-actively removed 1158 videos from YouTube related to selling, poaching, hunting and cooking of scheduled Wild animals as a preventive measure.
	03 small pieces of Sambhar antlers were seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and West Bengal Forest Department at Jalpaiguri, West Bengal on 24-07-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	1 Tiger skin and Tiger Bones were seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Uttrakhand Police & Forest Department at Khatima, Uttarakhand on 22-07-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Two pieces of Ivory were seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Jharkhand Forest Department at Gumla, Jharkhand on 16-07-2023.
	20 live Rose Ringed Parakeets were seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and West Bengal Forest Department at Rajabazar, Kolkata on 12-07-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	02 Brown Roofed Turtles were seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and West Bengal Forest Department at Belghoria, North 24 Pargana on 10-07-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB
	Fire Corals, Sea shell and suspected Monitor Lizard oil were seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Andhra Pradesh Forest Department at Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh on 28-06-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	108 Indian Tent Turtles were seized in a joint operation conducted by UP STF and UP Forest Department at Nakkas Chowk, Lucknow on 22-06-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Two Deer antlers were seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Tirunelveli Forest station team at Ambasamudharam, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu on 16.06.2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	02 Cow head Shells (Cassis Cornuta) and 12 Pieces of Coral were seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Tamil Nadu Forest Department at Melaratha veethi / 15 West car street, Rameswaram, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu on 14-06-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	2 live Tokay geckos were seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and 24-Parganas North Forest Division at Berachampa, Deganga, West Bengal on 14-06-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	3.4 kgs of Pangolin Scales were seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB, M.P. and Chhattisgarh Forest Department at MP Chhattisgarh border at RO Khod, Tamor Pingla sanctuary on 12-06-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	One Leopard skin was seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Chhattisgarh Forest Department at Surajpur Chhattisgarh on 11-06-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	19 live Hill myna and 01 live Alexander parakeets were seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Kerala Forest Department at Thamallakal Haripad, Kerala on 12-06-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Illegal export consignments of Ayurveda products that contained restricted herbals were seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Customs Department at Delhi on 07-06-2023 and 09-06-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	12 sea fan articles, hatta jodi, musk pod and fox skin were seized in a operation conducted by Odisa Forest Division at Chandka, Odisha on 02-06-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	933 pcs of dried Kingfisher body with beak, 180 pkt of peafowl feather and 57 nos. of Grey Jungle fowl body with feather were seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and 24 Parganas (South) Forest Division at Bejpukur village, Dist- 24 Parganas (South), West Bengal on 01-06-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	One Clouded Leopard dry skin was seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Mobile squad, Western Arunachal, and Bomdila Forest Division, Arunachal Pradesh at East Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh on 07-06-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	01 live Indian pangolin was seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Kharagpur Forest Division, at Kharagpur, West Bengal on 30-05-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	03 pcs Elephant ivory were seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Dhemaji Forest Range, at Achipothar village, Dhemaji, Assam on 31-05-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	11 Whiskers, 4 Canine teeth, 6 Claws, 4 Molar/ premolar teeth of Tiger/Leopard were seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Maharashtra Forest Department, at Chandanpuri, Maharashtra on 19-05-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Six Elephant Tusk were seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Rajasthan Forest Department, at Pilani, Rajasthan on 04-05-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	One Tiger skin was seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Gaya Forest and Police Department at Gaya, Bihar on 03-05-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	One Elephant Tusk was seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and CBI, at Delhi on 30-04-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	120 Nos. of Parakeets were seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Goa Forest Department at Verna, Goa on 07-05-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	4.4 kgs dry pangolin scales were seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Assam Forest Department, at Golaghat, Assam on 26-04-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	62 Nos. of Shahtoosh shawls were seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Leh Wildlife Division, UT of Ladakh, at Leh on 23rd and 24th April, 2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	5.8 Kgs of Pangolin Scales were seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB, Police and Forest Department of Uttrakhand, at Madho Tanda road, Maalpur ghadi, Khatima, Uttarakhand on 22-04-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	1 leopard skin was seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Police Department of Madhya Pradesh, at Bichhiya, Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh on 16-04-2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	20 Star Tortoises were seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Udaipur Forest Division, at Udaipur, Rajasthan on 06.04.2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	50 Tonnes of raw Capiz shells and crushed powder were seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Alibaug Forest Division, at Taloja Industrial Area, Navi Mumbai, on 03.04.2023.
	10.100 kgs of Pangolin Scales were seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Chhattisgarh Forest Department, at Ghui, Surajpur Chhattisgarh, on 17.03.2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	2.5 Kgs of Pangolin Scales were seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Jharkhand Forest Department, at Giridih, Jharkhand, on 09.03.2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	01 Hill Myna and 02 Alexandrine Parakeets were seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Wildlife Wing, West Bengal Forest Directorate, at Kolkata, West Bengal, on 27.02.2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	On intelligence inputs of WCCB, One Royal Bengal Tiger skin, 4 pieces of Tiger canine, 1 piece of Skull with teeth, 46 pieces of Bones were seized and one person was arrested in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Assam Forest Department, at Tinsukia, Assam, on 24.02.2023.
	44 pieces of ivory articles were seized and one person was arrested in a joint operation conducted by WCCB (NR) along with UP STF and UP FD Lucknow, at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on 19.02.2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Four live grey Mongoose were seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Odisha Forest Department, at Angul, Odisha on 18.02.2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	WCCB in discharge of its mandate as CITES Assistant Management Authority, completed the CITES formalities for import of 12 Cheetahs from South Africa to India at Gwalior airport on 18/02/2023.
	28 live ISS turtles were seized and two persons were arrested in a joint operation conducted by West Bengal Forest Department and WCCB, on 05.02.2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Three pieces of ivory weighing around 5kg(approx) were seized and three persons were arrested in a joint operation conducted by Ramnagar Forest Department and WCCB, at Ramnagar, Uttrakhand, on 02.02.2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	36 live tortoises were seized and three persons were arrested in a joint operation conducted by Bihar Forest Department and WCCB, on 01.02.2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	12 Pcs of ivory handicrafts were seized and one person was arrested in a joint operation conducted by Rajasthan Forest Department and WCCB, on 02.02.2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	3 kgs Pangolin Scales were seized and two persons were arrested in a joint operation conducted by Tamil Nadu Forest Department and WCCB, on 27.01.2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	900 grams Pangolin Scales were seized and three persons were arrested in a operation conducted by Jharkhand Forest Department, on 23.01.2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Huge number of live birds were seized and few sellers were arrested in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Jharkhand Forest Department, on 23.01.2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	5 kg dry sea horses were seized and one person was arrested in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Ghospukur Forest Range, West Bengal, on 24.01.2023. Intelligence was developed by WCCB.
	Wild Boar and Deer meat was seized and two persons were arrested in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Forest Department at Imphal, Manipur, on 16.01.2023.
	Suspected Rhino Horn was seized and two persons were arrested in a joint operation conducted by IB and Assam Police at Kaliabor, Assam, on 13.01.2023. Intelligence was jointly developed by WCCB and IB.
	Wildlife Crime Control Bureau conducted a joint operation with West bengal Forest Department and seized a live Pangolin along with the arrest of a person from shibbari Morh, Assam on 13-01-2023.
	Wildlife Crime Control Bureau conducted a joint operation with Madhya Pradesh Police Department and seized a Leopard Skin along with the arrest of Two persons from Jabalapur, Madhya Pradesh, on 12-01-2023.
	04 pcs. of Elephant ivory artefacts and 2 Rhino horn were seized and two persons were arrested, in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Gujarat Forest Department at Vadodara, Gujarat, on 29-12-2022.
	One snake venom zar weighing 2.529 kg was seized and two persons were arrested in a joint operation carried out by WCCB in association with West Bengal Forest Department, and 41 Bn SSB, at Bidhannagar, near Siliguri, on 29-12-2022.
	Several elephant ivory articles viz. bangles, lamps, lamp covers, idols, brush, boxes, hair clip, stick and miniature animals, etc. were seized and two persons were arrested in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Rajasthan Police at Churu, Ratangarh, on 29-12-2022.
	One Barn Owl was seized and two persons were arrested, in a joint operation of WCCB and Gujarat Forest Department at Valsad area of Gujarat, on 22-12-2022.
	Several exotic animals viz. Iguanas, Corn Snake, Bearded Drogon, Kenyan Sand Boa, Tarantula, Scorpions, Albino Python, and live Tortoise were seized and one person was arrested, in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Maharashtra Forest Department at Nalasopara area of Mumbai, on 21-12-2022.
	A joint operation conducted by WCCB and Maharashtra Forest Department, resulted in seizure of several live wild animals viz. 9 Spotted Black Terrapin, 7 Star Tortoise and 5 Alexandrine Parakeets and arrest of two persons, from Mumbai, on 20-12-2022.
	03 peices of Elephant ivory (weighing 08 kg approx.) and 02 Tiger Canines were seized and 04 persons were arrested, in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Assam Forest Department at Guwahati, Assam, on 16-12-2022.
	One elephant ivory (weighing approx. 21 Kg) was seized and two persons were arrested in a two-day long joint operation conducted by WCCB with Tamil Nadu Police and Forest Dept. teams at Adukkamparai area of Vellore (Tamil Nadu), on 12 and 13 Dec, 2022.
	13 live Star tortoises were seized and one persosn was arrested in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and West Bengal Forest Department from Bagnan area of Howrah, on 12-12-2022.
	WCCB conducted a joint operation with Karnataka Police Department and seized 04 Leopard paws with nails intact and arrested five persons at Hassan in Karnataka, on 29-11-2022.
	Around 1.5 kg. of Pangolin scale was seized and two persons were arrested in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Karnataka Forest Department, on 26-11-2022.
	WCCB conducted a joint operation with STF, U.P Police and U.P Forest Department and seized 1.2 Kgs of Pangolin Scales & 04 Wild Boar teeth and arrested two persons at Sukrit Bazar, Robertsganj area of Uttar Pradesh, on 24-11-2022.
	08 kg. of Pangolin scales were seized and two persons were arrested in a joint operation conducted by WCCB, Forest Station Tirunelveli and Tamil Nadu Forest Department at Tamil Nadu, on 22-11-2022.
	Wildlife Crime Control Bureau conducted a joint operation with Tamil Nadu Forest Department and seized a Tiger Skin along with the arrest of four persons from Nagerkoil area of Tamil Nadu, on 21-11-2022.
	Several wildlife articles including 68 pieces of framed Black Corals, 02 live Indian Softshell turtles and 15 pieces of Hathha Jodi and some protected Sea Shells were seized and four persons were arrested in a major joint operation conducted by WCCB and Gujarat Forest Department at Damoh area of Vadodara, Gujarat, on 03-11-2022.
	Additional Director, WCCB , Mr. H V. Girisha represented India at the General Meeting of South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network (SAWEN), being organized from 02 to 03 Nov, 2022, at Male in Maldives.
	Officials and staff members of WCCB took the ‘Integrity Pledge’, to mark Vigilance Awareness Week, being observed from Oct 31 to Nov 6, 2022. Join us in the endeavor of ‘Corruption free India for a developed Nation’.
	Joint team of WCCB and M.P Police seized 01 Leopard skin, 04 wild Pig tusks & few Leopard whiskers and arrested 04 persons at Baichiya area of Mandla (M.P), on 22-10-2022.
	In a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Tamil Nadu Forest Dept., one Leopard skin was seized and one person was arrested from Alageshapuram area of Thoothukudi (T.N), on 18-10-2022.
	WCCB official delivered lecture on illigal wildlife trade related issues for newly promoted Dy. SPs of Haryana Police, during a Re-Orientation Training Programme organized by Haryana Police Academy, at Karnal, Haryana, on 11-10-2022.
	Joint team of WCCB and Nagaland Forest Department seized 05 pieces of Elephant ivory weighing 19 kg and arrested 03 persons at Dimapur, Nagaland, on 07-10-2022.
	1106 Kg of Sea Cucumbers (687 kg raw, 399 Kg, semi processed, and 20 Kg processed) were seized in a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Tamil Nadu Police Department at Mandapam area of Ramnad (T.N), on 06-10-2022.
	Based on intelligence developed by WCCB regarding illegal sale of wild birds, UP Forest Department raided Bird Market at Kanpur and seized 70 Indian Rollers, 58 Ring neck Parakeets, 10 Plum headed Parakeets, and 8 White breasted Kingfishers and arrested 4 persons on 05-10-2022
	Wildlife Crime Control Bureau conducted a joint operation with Bihar Forest Department and 29 Bn SSB and seized approx. 1.700 kg Pangolin Scale and arrested 02 persons near Barrachati in Gaya (Bihar), on 26-09-2022
	Sh. H V Girisha, Additional Director, WCCB participated in a strategic meeting held at Shimla to assist state authorities to constitute Wildlife Crime Control Unit and High-Level Coordination Committee in Himachal Pradesh to address the menace of Wildlife Crime & Illegal Wildlife Trade, on 20-09-2022, as a part of UNDP -GEF funded Secure Himalaya project.
	WCCB and Gujarat Forest Department conducted a joint operation at Khanpur area of Navsari, Gujarat and arrested four persons and seized one leopard skin, on 16-09-2022. Upon revelation of the accused, the team conducted another raid and recovered remains of leopard carcass from the burial ground at Boviachh village of Navsari, on 17-09-2022. A total of 07 persons were arrested in the two-day long joint operation.
	WCCB participated as CITES Asst. Management Authority in the Cheetah reintroduction programme, today, on 17-09-2022
	Four pieces of elephant ivories were seized and 10 persons were arrested, in a 03-day long joint operation conducted by WCCB and Tamil Nadu Forest and Police Department team from 14th to 16th Sept, 2022 at various locations across Erode and Salem Districts of Tamil Nadu.
	WCCB conducted a joint operation with 27 BN SSB and Assam Forest Department teams and seized 02 Elephant Tusks along with the arrest of two persons near Jagiroad in Morigaon district of Assam, on 13-09-2022.
	WCCB Gorakhpur Border Unit official delivered a lecture on “Species in illegal wildlife trade and Modus operandi” at SSB Training Centre, Gorakhpur, on 10-09-2022. A total of 170 SSB officials in the rank of Asst. Sub-inspectors from various SSB Units deployed at Indo-Nepal & Indo-Bhutan Borders attended the lecture.
	A joint operation, conducted by WCCB ER in association with DD Wildlife and Kolkata Police, led to seizure of 01 Snake venom jar and arrest of one person at Garfa, Kolkata, on 07-09-2022.
	A joint operation of WCCB, STF, UP and Lucknow Forest Department led to seizure of 4 kg Ambergris along with the arrest of four persons from Lucknow, on 05-09-2022.
	WCCB SR conducted a joint operation with Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve at Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh and seized 146 pieces of dried Monitor Lizard genitals (Hatha Jodi) from two shops and arrested two persons, on 03-09-2022.
	WCCB, NR conducted a two-day capacity building programme for the officials of Delhi and Haryana Forest Departments on 30th and 31st Aug, 2022, inaugurated by the CWLW, Delhi. RDD, NR, WLIs, Insp. of NR and officials from NEPA took sessions on topics viz. Overview of wildlife crime, intelligence collection, interrogation, search, seizure, documentation, WLPA, wildlife forensics, species identification, etc. during the program. The participants were also taken on a visit to ICD Tughlakabad to provide them an exposure to import-export of flora and fauna and methodology related to consignment inspection/examination.
	WCCB Kochi official delivered a lecture on “Overview and Salient features of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, CITES and prohibition of trade and commerce in wild animals & articles” as a guest faculty at NACIN, Kochi Kerala, on 23-08-2022. 45 Officials including newly appointed inspector of CGST, CGLE undergoing Induction training at NACIN, attended the session.
	WCCB conducted a joint operation along with STF, Uttarakhand Police and SOG, Uttarakhand Forest Dept. on the intervening night of 18 and 19 Aug, 2022 and seized 2.5 kgs of Pangolin Scales, at Kashipur, Uttarakhand. The team also arrested two accused and based on their disclosure, more raids were conducted resulting in the arrest of three more persons and recovery of another 10 kgs of Pangolin Scales. Total 12.5 Kgs of Pangolin Scales were seized and 05 accused were arrested in the two-day long operation.
	WCCB ER and Barasat Forest Range of West Bengal Forest Department conducted a joint operation at Guma Pet Market in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal and seized 33 live Parakeets along with the arrest of three persons, on 14-08-2022.
	In a joint operation of WCCB Border Unit, Gorakhpur, Deoria Forest Division and STF(UP.Police), one Leopard skin and one pistol with seven live rounds were seized along with the arrest of one person from Muadih area of Deoria (U.P), on 09-08-2022.
	An Inter-Agency coordination meeting was organized by WCCB at Guwahati, Assam, under the chairmanship of Sh M.K. Yadav, PCCF (HoFF and CWLW), Assam, on 10-08-2022. Senior Officers of agencies viz SSB, BSF, CRPF, Assam Rifles, CISF, DRI, ED, NCB, CID, NIA, NTCA, ZSI, IRO, State Forensic Lab, Airport Authority of India, BSI, and Police and Forest officials of Meghalaya, Nagaland, Assam & Arunachal Pradesh participated in the meeting
	WCCB SR conducted a joint operation with Anti Poaching Unit of Telangana Forest Department and seized 26 pieces of ivory artifacts viz. bangles, statues, and pendants, etc. and arrested two persons, at Hyderabad, on 05-08-2022
	Wildlife Crime Control Bureau conducted a joint operation with STF UP In the intervening night of 06th & 07th Aug 2022 and seized 295 live Indian Tent Turtles being carried in gunny bags in a Bus and arrested one person in Banthra on Lucknow-Kanpur Road.
	A PRI Sensitization-cum-awarenes programme on wildlife crime related issues for PRI or EDC members was conducted by WCCB CR in collaboration with Chhattisgarh Forest Department, at Shivtarai, Achanakmar Tiger Reserve at Chhattisgarh, on 06-08-2022.
	A 02-days Capacity Building Training programme was organised by WCCB and West Bengal Forest Department, jointly on 04 and 05 Aug, 2022 at Birbhum, West Bengal. Sessions on issues related to search and seizure, collection of samples, mock court sessions, and preparation of documents etc. were conducted during this program attended by 43 Forest Officers.
	An inter-agency coordination meeting was conducted by WCCB at Raipur, Chhattisgarh, on 05-08-2022. The meet was held under the Chairmanship of PCCF Wildlife and CWLW, Chattisgarh. Senior officials of central agencies viz. IB, Customs, CISF, SSB, ITBP, RPF, NTCA, WCCB, Postal Department and State agencies viz. Forest, Police, Transport Dept., FSL, Electricity Dept. and CID attended the meeting.
	WCCB CR conducted a Sensitization Programme at Raipur Airport, Chhattisgarh for the CISF and Airlines Security officials engaged in scanning, baggage check-in, cargos and passenger handlings, on 04-08-2022. 41 personnel participated in the program and attended sessions on Modus operandi of smuggling, concealment techniques, identification of wildlife contraband, wildlife crime scenario and legislation etc.
	WCCB ER Official delivered a lecture on "Wildlife Crime in North Bengal & Modus Operandi" to SSB officers, during a BIT Training Program organized at SSB Sector Headquarter, Ranidanga, on 02-08-2022. 24 SSB officers in the rank of Constables & Sub-Inspectors attended the program.
	Wildlife Crime Control Bureau and Valsad Forest Division conducted a joint raid at Valsad, Gujarat and seized one live Barn Owl and arrested two persons, on 31-07-2022.
	WCCB NR conducted a sensitization program for PRI members and villagers living in and around Desert National Park Jaisalmer, at Girab Forest Range Office, on 27-07-2022 Discussions were held on various issues including prevailing trends of wildlife crime, illegal wildlife trade and poaching in the region, and role of PRI members and villagers in wildlife conservation.
	WCCB NR, in association with Katarnighat Wildlife Sanctuary and WTI, organized a sensitization program at Katarnighat Wildlife Sanctuary, on 25-07-2022. WCCB official took sessions on "Wildlife Contrabands in Trade" and "Hands-on Session on Identification of Wildlife Contrabands". 60 officials from UP Forest, UP Police & SSB attended the program.
	WCCB CR in collaboration with Odisha Forest Department conducted two PRI Sensitization-cum- awareness Programmes at Bhubaneswar and Satkosia Tiger Reserve on 20th and 21st July, 2022, respectively. The programs were conducted under WCCB's 'OPS Wildnet V' on prevention of online illegal trade in wildlife.
	A two-day Capacity Building Training Program was organized by WCCB/WR in collaboration with the office of the Conservator of Forests & Field Director, Nagzira Tiger Reserve (NNTR), Gondia, at Sakoli, Gondia, Maharashtra, on 21 & 22 July, 2022. Shri R. Jayaramegowda, Conservator of Forests and Field Director, NNTR, inaugurated the program. RDD, WCCB, delivered a lecture on “Wildlife Crime Scenario and Role of WCCB” followed by a series of lectures on wildlife crime related issues by eminent speakers.. 30 Forest Officials in the rank of ACF, RFO and Foresters along with 10 Police Officials in the ranks of Assistant Inspector and Sub Inspector participated in the training.
	A Sensitization Programme on prevention of wildlife smuggling was conducted by WCCB/SR for the CISF personnel posted at Cochin International Airport, on 22-07-2022. 43 officials in the rank of inspectors & Constables participated in the program and attended sessions on Modus operandi of smuggling, identification of wildlife articles, crime scenarios, hands on session with real specimen, and CITES regulations, etc.
	WCCB SR conducted an interactive session for interns of the National Biodiversity Authority, Chennai, on 20-07-2022. RDD SR explained the activities of WCCB and Wildlife Inspector delivered a lecture on exploitation of biodiversity, illegal wildlife trade and their control measures.
	WCCB WR official delivered a lecture on “Overview of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, CITES and prohibition of trade and commerce in wild animals & articles” as a guest faculty in the online Induction Training Course for Customs Preventive & Examining Officers, organized by NACIN, Mumbai, on 20-07-2022. 100 Customs Officials participated in the session.
	WCCB carried out a joint operation with Tamil Nadu Forest Dept. near Mandapam outpost, Ramnad (T.N) and seized 35 kg. of Sea Cucumber concealed in a goods vehicle loaded with sea-shells and arrested two persons, on 21-07-2022.
	A Sensitization Programme on prevention of wildlife smuggling was conducted by WCCB for the CISF personnel posted at Cochin International Airport, on 19-07-2022. Sessions on ‘Modus operandi of smuggling, identification of wildlife articles, crime scenario, and practical session with real specimen, etc. were conducted for the participants. 45 officials in the rank of inspector & Constables attended the program.
	WCCB Kochi official conducted a sensitization program for forest officials and delivered lectures on ivory and sea cucumber traders networks and crime scenario etc, during a Training Course organized by Kerala Police Academy, Thrissur, on 18-07-2022. 100 Officers of Kerala Forest Department attended the program.
	M.Sc (Forensic Science) Students and Faculty of Kerala Police Academy attended an interactive session on wildlife crime related issues organized by WCCB, at Van Vigyan Bhavan, Delhi, on 19-07-2022.
	RDD SR, WCCB gave a lecture on wildlife related issues to Veterinary Science Students, during a training program on "Encountering Wildlife: Strategical Approaches" organized by Sri. Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati, on 16-07-2022, attended by 120 persons.
	Marking World Snake Day, WCCB conducted a Sensitization Programme on prevention of wildlife smuggling for CISF personnel posted at Cochin International Airport, on 16-07-2022, attended by 45 officials in the rank of Constables and Inspectors.
	RDD ER, WCCB gave a lecture on "Search and Seizure for Wildlife Cases- Procedure and Case Documents", during a program organized by CASFOS, Coimbatore, on 15-07-2022, attended by 50 officials including Forest Service Officers, SFS Trainees and RO Trainees.
	WCCB conducted an Inter-Agency Coordination Meeting at Hyderabad International Airport, Telangana, on 14-07-2022, chaired by Addl. Director, WCCB, Ms. Tilotama Varma and attended by officials of Customs, Airport and Air Cargo, CISF, Airlines and Telangana Forest Dept.
	WCCB official conducted a sensitization program on wildlife crime related issues for Kerala Coastal Police officials, at Indian Coast Guard Training Center, Kochi, on 13-07-2022.
	WCCB conducted “Wildlife Cyber Crime Module” at NEPA, Meghalaya and organized sessions on wildlife crime related issues for officials of Forest Dept. Police Dept. Assam Rifles and newly recruited Dy. S.Ps and SIs of all North-Eastern States, on 11/12-07-2022.
	A 02 day Capacity Building Training Programme was organized by WCCB and West Bengal Forest Department for forest officials, on 07 and 08 July, 2022 at Barasat, West Bengal. A total of 37 Forest Officers participated in the training and attended sessions on conducting search and seizure, collection of samples, mock court session, preparation of documents and strategies in trial.
	WCCB SR conducted a joint operation with Tamil Nadu Forest Department (TNFD) and seized two pieces of Elephant ivory and arrested 09 persons near Mettupalayam, Coimbatore (TN), on 08-07-2022.
	WCCB Guwahati and Loharghat Forest Range carried out a joint operation and seized 09 pieces of Ivory (approx 6 kg) and arrested two persons at Umshru (mataikhar), Kamrup district, Assam, 07-07-2022.
	A joint operation conducted by WCCB in association with STF, Uttarakhand Police Police and Uttarakhand Forest Department resulted in seizure of 02 Tiger skins and arrest of four persons at Laksar area of Haridwar, Uttarakhand, on 07.07.2022.
	Commemorating Van Mahotsav, WCCB SR conducted a sensitization program for forest officials at Kerala Police Academy, Thrissur. WCCB official delivered lectures on wildlife crime scenario, illegal wildlife trade, crime-modus operandi, identification of wildlife products & CITES, on 04-07-2022. 100 Beat Forest Officers from Kerala Forest Department participated in the session.
	2587 piece of Paint Brushes made of Mongoose Fur were seized from a Stationery Shop at Nashik, during a joint raid conducted by Wildlife Crime Control Bureau and Nashik Forest Division, on 01-07-2022.
	WCCB WR official delivered lecture as a guest faculty in the Customs Induction Training Program for the Officers of Maldives customs Service (MCS) organized by NACIN , Mumbai, on 01-07-2022. He took sessions on illegal wildlife trade through exit-points and related issues during the program. 30 Customs Officials from Maldives Customs participated in the program.
	WCCB NR and WTI jointly organized a one-day sensitization program at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve and conducted session on "Wildlife Contrabands in Trade" and "Hands-on Session on Identification of Wildlife Contrabands", on 25-06-2022. 20 officials from Forest Dept. Police & SSB attended the program.
	WCCB WR conducted a Sensitization-cum-Awareness Program for the CISF Personnel posted at Aurangabad Airport and conducted lecture on wildlife crime & related matters, role of CISF in combating wildlife crime, identification of wildlife products, etc., on 24-06-2022. 65 CISF officials in the rank of Dy. Commandant, Inspector, Sub-Inspector, Assistant Sub-Inspector, Constables attended the session.
	WCCB SR conducted an Inter-Agency Coordination Meeting of Enforcement Agencies at Indian Coast Guard Station, Mandapam, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, on 23-06-2022. Dr. Manoj Kumar, Joint Director, WCCB, chaired the meet and delivered lecture on "Marine Wildlife Crimes & Coastal Security of India". RDD SR, Dr. Kirupasankar explained the activities and recent seizures of WCCB SR. The meet was attended by senior officials of ICG, Indian Navy, Coastal Security Group of Tamil Nadu Police, RPF, Postal Dept, IB, Special Bureau, CMFRI, and TN Fisheries Dept.
	RDD ER, WCCB delivered a lecture on "Wildlife Crime, Laws and Intelligence Collection" for Officers of Central Armed Police Forces during an online organized by CDTI, Chandigarh, on 23-06-2022.
	Joint team of WCCB CR and Madhya Pradesh Forest Department, Bihar seized 25 Tiger whiskers and arrested two persons near Paraswada area of Balaghat (M.P), on 22-06-2022.
	WCCB (NR) in collaboration with Himachal Pradesh Forest Academy, Sundar Nagar (H.P) conducted a capacity building program spanning across 3 days for the frontline staff of Himachal Pradesh Forest Department from 21st June to 23rd, June, 2022 in hybrid mode. 27 in-service frontline forest officials of H.P and total of 84 newly recruited Range Officers (OTs) of various States including Tamil nadu, Kerala and Uttar Pradesh undergoing training at HPFA attended the sessions.
	Acting upon intelligence inputs shared by WCCB ER, West Bengal Forest Department conducted a raid at a House at Jogendra Nagar area of North 24 Parganas District (West Bengal) and seized 20 live Indian Softshelled turtles and 08 live Peacock Softshelled turtles, on 21-06-2021.
	Marking International Day of Yoga 2022, WCCB SR conducted a program at Olcott Higher Secondary School in Chennai and organized yoga sessions for students, on 21-06-2022. 80 people including students, school teachers along with WCCB Staff members participated in the yoga sessions conducted during the program.
	WCCB CR celebrated International Yoga Day 2022 and organized a Yoga session at Government HS School, Saliwada, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, on 21-06-2022. Students of the school participated in the program and practiced several yogaasanas.
	Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) carried out a joint operation with Aurangabad Forest Division and seized 1.8 kg of dry Pangolin Scale and arrested one person from Aurangabad District of Bihar, on 07-06-2022
	WCCB WR official delivered lecture on wildlife crime scenario, illegal wildlife trade, crime modus operandi, identification of wildlife products, CITES, etc., during a Intelligence Course organized by Maharashtra Intelligence Academy (MIA), Pune, on 08-06-2022. 22 Forest Officials in the rank of Foresters & Forest Guards from Maharashtra Forest Department participated in the session.
	Word Environment Day celebration program was organized by WCCB SR and WAKE (Welfare Association of Kendriya Bhavan Employees), at Kochi on 06-06-2022. WCCB distributed over 200 tree saplings to all the participants which were planted at the Kendriya Bhavan campus. Senior Officials of CPWD, CISF, Social Forestry, GSI, Field Outreach Bureau, WCCB, NSSO, and WAKE, were present at the occasion.
	On the occasion on World Environment Day 2022, RDD ER, WCCB delivered a lecture on "Wildlife Conservation in India: Role of Indian Citizen" at JD Women's College, Patna, Bihar, on 05-06-2022. About 40 students and faculty members of the college and few staff members of Zoological Garden attended the session.
	RDD ER, WCCB conducted hands on session on ‘Care and Conservation of Endangered Orchids’ for Botanical Section staff of Sanjay Gandhi Zoological Park, Patna, Bihar, on the eve of World Environment Day, on 04-05-2022.
	WCCB SR celebrated World Environment Day in association with Dept. of Tourism, GoI, TNFD, and local NGOs and organized a Bird Watching Session at Pallikaranai Marshland Eco Park, Chennai, on 05-06-2022. A 15 km. cycling drive from Pallikaranai to Gurunanak College, Velachery was also organized during the event. Differently abled persons also took part in the events.
	World Environment Day 2022 was celebrated at WCCB CR Office campus at Jabalpur. Drawing competition for local students on this year's WED theme "Only One Earth" and a plantation drive were organized to mark the occasion, on 05-06-2022.
	Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) organized a 5 day long Capacity Building Training Program for police officers in coordination with CDTI, Jaipur on “lnvestigation of wildlife crime cases" from 30-05-22 to 03-06-22. Police officials in the rank of Sub-Inspector, Inspector, Dy. SP & Addl. SP from various States across the country participated in the program.
	Joint team of WCCB SR and Madurai Division of Tamil Nadu Forest Department seized 02 mutated Parakeets and arrested one person from a Pet Farm in Thanakankulam Village in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, on 01-06-2022.
	Director General of Forest and Special Secretary, MoEFCC, Sh. Chandra Prakash Goyal along with Member Secretary, National Tiger Conservation Authority, Sh. Satya Prakash Yadav and Additional Director General (Wildlife), Sh. Bivash Ranjan, visited WCCB Headquarters in New Delhi, on 02-06-2022. Additional Director, WCCB, Ms. Tilotama Varma welcomed the dignitaries and presented them Mementos. Visiting officials were also taken on a tour of the Bureau Headquarter and were briefed about activities being undertaken by the Bureau by senior officials of WCCB.
	RDD NR, WCCB, Sh. Arvind Kumar Chaurasia gave lectures to Police officials on “Combating Cyber Wildlife Crime”, at Central Detective Training Institute (CDTI) Jaipur, on 01-06-2022. He took sessions on “Use of Social Media, e-Commerce Websites, Darknet & other Digital Platforms for Illegal Wildlife Trade and Use of Crypto currency for Payment”, “Digital Forensics & Legal Framework to Combat Cyber Wildlife Crime” and “Hand-on Session on Open Source Intelligence & Investigative Tools to Combat Cyber Wildlife Crime” 17 police officials in the rank of Sub-Inspector, Inspector, Dy. SP & Addl. SP from various States attended the sessions.
	WCCB SR conducted a joint operation with T.N Forest Dept. in Tirunelveli Range of Tirunelveli Forest Division of Tamilnadu and seized seven mutated Parakeets and arrested a person, on 31-05-2022.
	The Second Batch of ‘WCCB Summer Internship Programme’ (2022-23) was inaugurated by Additional Director, WCCB, Ms. Tilotama Varma, in a virtual ceremony held on 01-06-2022. Senior officials of WCCB interacted with the participants and apprised them of wildlife crime related issues. All senior officers of WCCB and Interns from across the country participated in the programme.
	WCCB SR conducted an awareness program for PRI Members at Manapparai, Distt. Trichy, Tamil Nadu, on 30-05-2022 and organized lecture on role of VFC members in protecting nature and wildlife, measures for conservation of Slender Loris and Parakeets in the locality. Total of 35 participants including members of Village Forest Committee, Panchayat officials, and Trichy Forest Division staff attended the program.
	WCCB SR conducted a sensitization program for Railway Protection Force personnel and organized sessions on issues related to wildlife crime and its illegal transportation through Railways, at RPF Training Centre, Trichy, Tamilnadu, on 30-05-2022. 90 RPF officials in the rank of Constable to SI attended the program.
	Additional Director, WCCB, Ms Tilotama Varma was the Guest of Honour at a two-day long Workshop on “Combatting Wildlife Trafficking’, being organized by Delhi Customs IGIA and WCCB jointly, at IGI-Airport Terminal-3 Indira Gandhi International Airport New Delhi, New Delhi, on 30-05-2022. Ms. Varma addressed the session as key Speaker and divulged upon issues related to combatting Illegal trade in wildlife trafficking. Member Secretary NTCA Sh. S P Yadav was the Chief Guest. Senior officials of Customs, Intelligence Bureau, CISF, and Airlines attended the session.
	WCCB conducted a joint operation with West Bengal Forest Dept. and seized over 500 Indian Softshell Turtles (439 live and 88 dead) and arrested 02 persons from Swarup Nagar area of North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, on 29-05-2022.
	A joint operation conducted by the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB), Guwahati, and Assam Forest Department led to seizure of 2.800 kgs of dry pangolin scales and arrest of two persons from Boko area of Kamrup district of Assam, on 26-05-2022.
	10 live Parakeets were seized from a person in a joint search operation conducted by Wildlife Crime Control Bureau Guwahati and Assam Forest Department at Khetri area of Kamrup in Assam, on 24-05-2022.
	Hon’ble Union Minister Shri Bhupendra Yadav and Hon’ble Minister of State Shri Ashwini kumar Choubey visited the WCCB stall at the Exhibition by NBA on the International Biodiversity Day, at Chennai on 22-05-2022. WCCB stall exhibited wildlife articles, posters of wildlife seizures, WCCB operations , to create awareness on illegal wildlife trade and its adverse impact on biodiversity.
	An inter agency coordination meeting of Enforcement Agencies was conducted by WCCB at Ranchi, Jharkhand, on 19-05-2022. The meet was chaired by PCCF and HoFF, Jharkhand and key note address was given by Additional Director, WCCB, Ms. Tilotama Varma. Senior officials of law enforcement agencies viz. IB, CBI, NCB, CISF, RPF, ITBP, WCCB, AAI, ZSI and State Forest, Police CID, Railway and FSL participated in the meeting.
	WCCB CR conducted a sensitization program for AAI, CISF and Airlines Security officials posted at Bhubaneswar Airport, Odisha and conducted lectures on organized wildlife crime, items in illegal trafficking and modus operandi of criminals, on 12-05-2022.
	Based on intelligence shared by WCCB, lutino morphs of Rose Ringed Parakeets were seized at Agartala Railway Station, Tripura by Tripura Forest Department, on 06-05-2022.
	Two Wild Boar Tusks and one Car were seized and three wildlife traffickers were arrested in a joint operation by WCCB NR and Rajasthan Forest Dept. at Udaipur, on 06-05-2022.
	Marking the countdown to the International Day of Yoga 2022, WCCB organized Yoga Aasna performances at different locations including Singimari in Assam, Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh and New Delhi, on 06-05-2022. Several people including students, teachers and general public participated in the program.
	A Sensitization cum training programme for Railway Protection Force (RPF) Officers of East Coast Railway was conducted by WCCB CR at Bhubaneswar, on 05-05-2022. 45 RPF Officers in the rank of ASC, Inspector, SI and ASI participated in the Program and attended sessions on issues related to illegal wildlife trade trough Railways.
	A hands-on training program on Identification of wildlife articles for SSB officers was conducted by WCCB, at ITS, SSB, Kolkata, on 04-05-2022. 28 SSB officers attended the training course.
	In a 5-day ongoing Intelligence Course organized by Maharashtra Intelligence Academy, Pune, WCCB WR officials delivered lecture on wildlife crime scenario, illegal wildlife trade, crime modus-operandi, identification of wildlife products, CITES, on 27-04-2022. 35 Officials of Maharashtra Forest Department participated in the sessions.
	On intelligence regarding trafficking of dried Turtle Calipee by some persons, WCCB carried out a joint operation with UP Police and seized 8.5 Kgs. of Turtle Calipee from the possession of three persons at Kashimpur Railway halt in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, on 04-05-2022.
	A joint raid was conducted by WCCB in association with Police and Forest officials of Punjab, resulting in the seizure of 03 Leopard skins and arrest of one person from Ludhiana, Punjab, on intervening night of 25 and 26 April, 2022.
	Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) conducted an Inter-Agency Coordination Meeting at Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and discussed wildlife crime issues pertaining to the region, on 25-04-2022. Officers of Forest, Police, DRI, ED, Customs, Indian Coast guards, CISF, Intelligence Bureau, ZSI, BSI, WII, CIARI, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, Shipping, and Airport Authority of India participated in the meeting. Additional Director, WCCB, Ms. Tilotama Varma Chaired the meet.
	Based on intelligence inputs of Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB), one live Pangolin was seized and three persons arrested by Forest Department of Bastar from Bastar District of Chhattisgarh, on 25-04-2022.
	RDD ER, WCCB participated in the Earth Day celebration organized by Howrah Forest Division, W.B Forest Directorate. 75 college students and faculty members participated in the program and took part in activities viz. Nature Walk, Quiz, Extempore competitions on the theme "Invest in Our Planet", on 22-04-2022.
	A sensitization-cum-awareness programme was conducted by WCCB CR in collaboration with Odisha Forest Department for the PRI/EDC Members, Sea-shell Traders and representatives of the local Fishing Community, at Puri, Odisha, on 22-04-2022. Additional Director, WCCB, Ms. Tilotama Varma inaugurated the program and addressed the participants including local Forest Staff, WCCB Volunteers and NGO members.
	A joint operation was conducted by Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) in association with SOG, Uttarakhand Police on intervening night of 21-22 April, 2022, resulting in seizure of 3.1 Kgs of Pangolin Scales and arrest of two persons at Khatima, Uttarakhand.
	Wildlife Crime Control Bureau organized an Inter-Agency Coordination Meeting (IACM) of law enforcement agencies, at Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on 21-04-2022. PCCF Wildlife, Odisha chaired the meeting and delivered the inaugural address. Additional Director, WCCB, Ms. Tilotama Varma addressed the meet and gave lecture on ‘wildlife crime scenario, modus-operandi, species in trade, and case studies, etc’. Senior officials of law enforcement agencies viz. IB, CBI, Customs, ED, RPF, CISF, Postal Dept., AAI, Indian Coast Guards, WCCB, Forest, CID (CB), STF, Odisha Police, State Bio-diversity Board, Tiger Reserves and Wildlife Dept. attended the meet.
	Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) conducted a joint operation with Howrah Forest Division of West Bengal Forest Directorate and seized 04 pieces of Elephant ivory idols and arrested one person from Begampur, Hoogly, on 20-04-2022.
	In a joint operation conducted by WCCB in association with JK Forest and Police Department team, one person was arrested and one Leopard skin, one chain locket containing leopard claw, and one used bullet was seized from his possession, at Jammu Bus Stand, on 12-04-2022.
	Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) conducted a joint operation along-with Indian Coast Guards and T.N Forest Department (TNFD) team and seized (Approx.) 500 Kg. of Sea Cucumbers packed in Cement Bags, near Kunjarvalasai area of Rameshwaram (Tamil Nadu), on 12-04-2022
	Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) Official delivered a lecture on ‘Wildlife Forensics’ for Forensic Science Students and Kerala Police Officers, at Cochin University of Science and Technology, Center for Integrated Studies. 35 persons attended the program, on 08-04-2022.
	In a joint operation conducted by Directorate of Forest, WB and WCCB ER, 31 Ringneck Parakeets were seized and one person was arrested from Kolkata, on 08-04-2022.
	WCCB NR Official delivered a lecture on "Species in Illegal Wildlife Trade and Modus Operandi" at SSB Training Centre, Gorakhpur, on 06-04-2022. A total of 170 Asst. Sub-Inspectors from various units deployed on Indo Nepal & Indo Bhutan Borders presently undergoing promotional course for Sub-Inspector, attended the lecture.
	In a joint operation conducted by WCCB in partnership with Odisha STF, CID, CB and Odisha Forest Department, a Leopard skin was seized and two persons were arrested from Jashipur, Odisha, on 05-04-2022. Based on revelations of accused, three more accomplices were arrested by the team, making the total arrests to 05.
	A joint operation was conducted by Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) and Howrah Forest Division (West Bengal) at an aquarium shop at Dasnagar, Howrah, in which 06 live Star Tortoises were seized and the owner of the shop was arrested, on 04-04-2022.
	RDD ER, WCCB delivered 02 sessions on "WLPA, 1972 - Wildlife Crime and Role of Police Officers" for Trainee Sub-Inspectors, at Swami Vivekananda State Police Academy, Barrackpore, on 04-04-2022. 520 Officer Trainees participated in the sessions.
	In a joint operation conducted by WCCB CR in association with Katni Police and M.P. Forest Department 03 kg. of Pangolin scales were seized and one person was arrested at Katni, Madhya Pradesh, on 03-04-2022.
	WCCB NR conducted an Inter-Agency Coordination Meeting under the Chairmanship of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (WL) and Chief Wildlife Warden, Punjab for the officials of various agencies of Punjab, Haryana & Chandigarh (UT), at Mohali, on 30-03-2022. PCCF(WL) & CWLW gave inaugural speech followed by a brief address and detailed presentation on Wildlife Crime Scenario by Additional Director, WCCB. Punjab Forest Department also made a brief presentation about issues related to wildlife. Senior Officials from various Agencies including CBI, DRI, ED, Customs, BSF, CISF, Police, RPF, SFSL, NACIN, Electricity Boards etc. attended the IACM.
	A major joint operation, conducted by WCCB Guwahati with Nameri Forest Range Office, led to seizure of Leopard bones (109 pcs.), 04 Canine and 12 Nails and arrest of one person from Assam, on 29-03-2022.
	WCCB conducted Inter Agency Coordination Meeting of Enforcement Agencies at Karnataka, under the Chairmanship of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (WL) & Chief Wildlife Warden, Karnataka, on 25-03-2022. PCCF (WL) & CWLW delivered inaugural address followed by presentation on ‘Wildlife crime scenario’ by the Joint Director (A&T), WCCB and on ‘Activities of WCCB’ by RDD/SR, WCCB. ADG (DRI) & ADGP (CID-Forest) also explained about their role in control of illegal wildlife trade Senior Officers of Enforcement Agencies viz. State Forest Dept., DRI, ED, Customs, CISF, Police, IWST, NTCA, Zoological Parks, and Tiger Reserves, etc. participated in the meet.
	Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) conducted a joint raid along with Raigad Forest Division at a house in Kharghar area of Navi Mumbai and seized several Ivory artefacts like Bangles, Idols, Swings, Necklaces, Boxes, Bracelets (raw piece), one Canine of Tiger/Leopard, 04 Sea Shells, and one piece of Hathaa Jodi, on 25-03-2022.
	Dr. Manoj Kumar, Joint Director (I&C), WCCB, gave a lecture on "Efforts of WCCB to counter Illegal Wildlife Trafficking at Airports in India" during the Project Launch of "Dettering & disrupting wildlife trafficking in the air transport sector in India" organized at NACIN, Faridabad, on 25-03-2022. Senior officials from UNEP, WWF, Traffic India, NACIN, and officers from Bhutan, including various online participants from Customs, WCCB & CISF. participated in the program.
	WCCB NR conducted an Inter Agency Coordination Meeting under the Chairmanship of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (WL) and Chief Wildlife Warden, Rajasthan, at Jaipur, on 25-03-2022. The PCCF(WL) & Chief Wildlife Warden gave his inaugural remarks which was followed by a brief address and presentation on Wildlife Crime Scenario by Additional Director, WCCB. Senior Officials from various Enforcement Agencies including CBI, DRI, ED, Customs, BSF, CISF, Police, RPF, SFSL, Field Directors of Ranthambhore, Sariska & Mukundra Tigers Reserves, Prosecution Dept., Electricity Dept., Road Transport Dept. etc. attended the IACM.
	WCCB ER in association with WWF-India organized a PRI program for students and teachers from the Kheria Shabar Community of West Bengal and invited them to visit Alipore Zoological Garden, on 25th March, 2022. Students were sensitized towards wildlife conservation and were urged to aware their community against hunting. They were also encouraged to report incidences of hunting in their localities. The Kheria Shabar Community is one of the oldest indigenous tribal community in West Bengal. Hunting local wildlife is still a way of life for this extremely backward community with large participation in the hunting festivals.
	Sessions on “Major wildlife species on trade” and “Seizure & arrest procedure” were taken by WCCB Official, during a one-week compulsory training course for IFS officers on ‘Utilizing Forensics for Wildlife Offences’ organized by College of Veterinary Sciences, Assam Agriculture University, on 21st & 22nd March, 2022. 16 officers participated in the training course.
	A 02 day Capacity Building Training programme was organised by WCCB and South 24 Parganas Forest Division, at Namkhana, West Bengal, on 21 & 22 March, 2022. A total of 39 Forest Officers of South 24 Parganas Forest Division participated in the training program and attended sessions on "Conducting search and seizure, mock court room, preparation of documents and strategies in trial".
	WCCB/ER Official took a session on "Wildlife crime in North east and role of SSB to prevent wildlife crime", during a workshop organized by 54 Bn. of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), on 23-03-2022. 43 Personnel of intelligence staff of SSB in the rank of constable to Inspector attended the session.
	WCCB/SR Official delivered lecture on “Identification of Animal articles” during a three day training program on ‘Rescue, Capture & Rehabilitation of Wildlife’ conducted by Tamil Nadu Forest Academy, Coimbatore from 16th to 18th March, 2022. 30 officers in the rank of DFO, DCF, ACF and FROs participated in the program.
	Additional Director, WCCB, Ms. Tilotama Varma gave lecture to serving Police Officers on “An overview of Wildlife crime” during an e-course session on “Investigation of Wildlife Crime Cases” organized by CDTI, Jaipur, on 21-03-2022. Senior Police officers of the rank of SI to Addl. SP of various States across the country attended he program.
	On International day of Forests, Hon'ble, Union Min. Sh. Bhupender Yadav, Hon'ble MoS Sh. Ashwini Kumar Choubey along with Secy. EF&CC and DG MoEFCC released a booklet titled 'A Field Guide on Shahtoosh' published by WCCB for law enforcement officials, on 21-03-2022.
	A two-day long joint operation, conducted by WCCB SR and TNFD, led to seizure of four pieces of ivory, at Tirrupur, Tamil Nadu, on 18-03-2022.
	Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) conducted a joint operation with assam forest Department and 27th Bn SSB, which led to seizure of around 02 kg. of Dry Pangolin Scales and arrest of four persons from Guwahati, Assam, on 16-03-2022.
	WCCB NR and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted a joint search operation which resulted in seizure of a total of 57 Shawls, Stoles and running fabrics suspected to contain guard hair of tibetan antelope (Shahtoosh) from a showroom & its godown, at Okhla, Delhii, on 16-03-2022.
	WCCB CR conducted a two day Capacity Building Training program for the Police and Forest Officials of Madhya Pradesh, at Jabalpur on 14th & 15th March, 2022. Total 62 Official from M.P. Forest and M.P Police Department participated in the program.
	WCCB ER Official conducted practical sessions on "Identification of wild animals" to in-service SSB officials at Intelligence Training School (ITS), SSB, Kolkata, on 14-03-2022. 30 officials in the rank of SI, ASI, HC and CT participated in the session.
	Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) and Tamil Nadu Forest Department (TNFD) conducted a joint operation at Madurai and seized 08 Parakeet Chicks and 02 Deer Antlers along with the arrest of three persons, on 13-03-2022.
	A major operation was conducted by joint team of WCCB SR and DFO Madurai, TNFD, in which several elephant ivory articles were seized and one person was arrested, at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, on 13-03-2022
	WCCB WR Official delivered an online lecture on “Overview & Salient features of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, CITES and prohibition of trade and commerce in wild animals and articles” as a guest faculty during the induction training program of newly recruited promoted Preventive Officers, Examining Officers, organized by the NACIN, Mumbai, on 14-03-2022. Around 140 Customs Officials participated in the online session.

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