In a 20-day-long operation, Vyalikaval police busted a wildlife trade racket and arrested five smugglers who were selling sand boa, elephant tusk and six pairs of deer horns.
On being alerted about the illegal trade, a team led by Inspector Shankaragowda Basanagoudara approached the accused in three different places and lured them into a trap.
“It was very difficult to convince the accused who would not meet us in person until they were convinced that we were actual buyers,” Mr. Shankaragowda said .
