Colombian police rescue 1,000 animals in anti-smuggling operation

BOGOTA, April 11 (Reuters) – Colombia’s nationwide police rescued over 1,000 ocelots, snakes, birds and different animals valued at greater than $1 million on the black market, authorities stated on Monday.

The nationwide operation, supported by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and native environmental authorities, led to 21 arrests, the police stated in an announcement.

“The nationwide police in coordination with wildlife authorities from the United States have achieved an important operation to safeguard protected species in Colombia,” General Jorge Luis Vargas, the pinnacle of the nationwide police, stated.

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