Five suspects were arrested by police in the Chinese mainland's Qinghai Province for illegally hunting, purchasing, transporting, and selling wild animals, local authorities reported.
On December 10, 2023, a report surfaced about poaching activities in Xueshan Township, Maqen County. Responding swiftly, the police from the Public Security Bureau of Maqen County in the Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Qinghai apprehended the suspects involved in the illicit wildlife trade.
The authorities seized wild animals along with the suspects, highlighting the ongoing efforts to combat illegal wildlife trafficking in the region. This operation underlines the commitment of local law enforcement to preserve wildlife and enforce conservation laws.
Such actions are crucial in maintaining biodiversity and protecting endangered species from poachers and black-market traders.
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