Mumbai Police Foil Illegal Red Sand Boa Sale, Arrest Four

Mumbai Police arrested four individuals attempting to illegally sell a red sand boa snake, an endangered species. The suspects were apprehended near Maker Chambers following a tip-off. The snake, valued at Rs 30 lakh, was seized and handed to authorities.

Mumbai Police have successfully intercepted an illegal wildlife trade operation, arresting four individuals attempting to sell a red sand boa snake. This snake, categorized as an endangered species under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972, was seized during a sting operation conducted on Tuesday.

The suspects, identified as Narsingh Dhoti, Shiva Adap from Telangana, and Mumbai residents Ravi Bhoir and Arvind Gupta, were apprehended near Maker Chambers in a premeditated police approach. Authorities were tipped off about the illicit sale, intended for medicinal use and black magic.

Police officials stopped a suspicious SUV, recovering the 55-inch long snake weighing around 5 kg. The red sand boa, with an estimated market value of Rs 30 lakh, has been handed over to the forest department. Offenders face charges under relevant legal sections.