Guwahati: Mizoram police managed to save three exotic animal species in a campaign against wildlife species smuggling.
One Indri Lemur and two spider monkeys (one of whom is pregnant) were among the creatures saved.
The animals may have been brought in illegally from Myanmar.
“The police rescued 3 exotic wildlife species at Tuisenphai Checkgate from a vehicle and possession of Vanlalrosiama (25) and C Liankunga (52), hailing from Champhai district. Animals are suspected to be smuggled from Myanmar,” the police said.
“We will never let our guards down against illicit smuggling of wildlife species as their preservation and protection is one of our top priorities and responsibility,” Mizoram Police said.
The Champhai Customs Preventive Force later received the endangered animals.