Baghpat (UP):
Three wildlife smugglers were arrested here on Sunday by a joint team of police and forest officials.
Baraut police station SHO Ajay Sharma said acting on a tip-off, a joint team of police and forest officials arrested three persons — Navin, Tushar and Virendra.
An elephant tusk among other things was recovered from the arrested persons, he said.
Police said a case has been registered against the trio under the Wildlife Conservation Act.
Forest officials said the cost of the seized items is yet to be ascertained.
