CHARSADDA — Wildlife officials have launched a major crackdown on the illegal wild bird trade and smuggling networks in the region.
- Dealer Shops Raided: DFO Wildlife Peshawar, Mrs. Manahil Wahab, led a targeted raid on Charsadda bird shops, imposing heavy fines and confiscating various protected bird species.
- Falcon Trapping Inspected: Field visits were conducted at Shakoor Mehra Jat and Behram Dherii to monitor and prevent illegal falcon trapping under the Wildlife and Biodiversity Act 2015.
- Smuggling Zero-Tolerance: The DFO strictly directed staff at the Peshawar Motorway toll plaza to stay highly alert, ordering a zero-tolerance policy for any bird smuggling across the province. APP
