UP: One arrested in connection with 190 seized turtles

Firozabad: The police arrested one person in connection with 190 turtles they seized from Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad.

The police have registered a case against the accused and the forest department officials were later informed about the incident.

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According to primary information, these rare species were allegedly being smuggled to various places and sold at higher prices.

According to the police, the smuggler was caught during a routine checking drive.

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On checking his bag, the police found that he was carrying 190 live turtles. (ANI)

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