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Parakeets, turtles among 88 creatures seized; 2 smugglers held in Thane

Thane, Oct 30 (UNI) Two persons were arrested here on Friday for allegedly smuggling rare varieties of birds and animals and 88 creatures have been seized from their possession, informed forest official Narendra Muthe.
Acting on a tip-off, a trap was laid near the Viviana mall and the duo accused were nabbed as they carried two parakeets. After arrest, they took the officials to a den where they had kept several species of parakeets, turtles, and squirrel.
There were 27 Rose Ring parakeet, 8 Plum Headed and 3 Alexandrine ones, 16 Indian Tent turtles and 24 Indian Black Spotted ones, and 10 Indian Palm squirrels, the official apprised.
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