Assam: 500 rare fish worth Rs 4.5 crore seized at Dibrugarh airport

Assam: 500 rare fish worth Rs 4.5 crore seized at Dibrugarh airport

In a significant anti-smuggling operation, the Assam Forest Department has seized 500 Channa Barca fishes at Dibrugarh Airport, valued at ₹4.5 crore in the international market, marking one of the largest exotic fish seizures in recent history.

Assam Forest Department seized 500 rare fish worth Rs 4.5 crore at Dibrugarh airportAssam Forest Department seized 500 rare fish worth Rs 4.5 crore at Dibrugarh airport
  • Dec 21, 2023,
  • Updated Dec 21, 2023, 2:45 PM IST

In a significant anti-smuggling operation, the Assam Forest Department has seized 500 Channa Barca fishes at Dibrugarh Airport, valued at ₹4.5 crore in the international market, marking one of the largest exotic fish seizures in recent history.

Taking to 'X', Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote, "In a successful anti-smuggling operation carried out by @assamforest- 500 Channa Barca fishes have been seized at Dibrugarh Airport". These rare species of fish are valued at ₹4.5 crore in the international market & is one of the biggest exotic fish seizures in recent times.

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