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Two arrested as wildlife staff foils pelicans smuggling bid
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Two arrested as wildlife staff foils pelicans smuggling bid

ARY News · Jun 23, 2026, 7:46 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • Add ARY News on Google AAResize HYDERABAD: Hyderabad’s Wildlife department foiled a bid to smuggle pelicans after getting a secret report.
  • Deputy Conservator Wildlife Mumtaz Soomro has said that 16 water birds, pelicans, were recovered during search of a mini truck.
  • “Two persons including driver have been arrested for involvement in the illegal act,” deputy conservator said.

Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.

Add ARY News on Google AAResize HYDERABAD: Hyderabad’s Wildlife department foiled a bid to smuggle pelicans after getting a secret report.

Deputy Conservator Wildlife Mumtaz Soomro has said that 16 water birds, pelicans, were recovered during search of a mini truck.

“Two persons including driver have been arrested for involvement in the illegal act,” deputy conservator said.

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