https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=73790 Intelligence-led operations targeted organised wildlife trafficking involving endangered and protected fauna, ivory, and other wildlife products. More than 440 protected or endangered animals, approximately 15 kg of ivory articles and elephant ivory, and products including pangolin scales, leopard pelt, seahorse-based articles, and Red Sanders were seized, while 33 persons were arrested or apprehended. Elephant ivory recoveries were referred to the Forest Department for action under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The Indian elephant is protected under Schedule I, trade in elephants and derivatives is prohibited, commercial ivory trade is restricted under CITES obligations, and ivory imports and exports are prohibited under the Foreign Trade Policy. en-us Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:04:43 +0530 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:16:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=73790 Intelligence-led operations targeted organised wildlife trafficking involving endangered and protected fauna, ivory, and other wildlife products. More than 440 protected or endangered animals, approximately 15 kg of ivory articles and elephant ivory, and products including pangolin scales, leopard pelt, seahorse-based articles, and Red Sanders were seized, while 33 persons were arrested or apprehended. Elephant ivory recoveries were referred to the Forest Department for action under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The Indian elephant is protected under Schedule I, trade in elephants and derivatives is prohibited, commercial ivory trade is restricted under CITES obligations, and ivory imports and exports are prohibited under the Foreign Trade Policy. News - Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:04:43 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=73790