Bhubaneswar, Sept. 9 -- The Special Task Force (STF) of Odisha Police has launched an investigation into the suspected international smuggling of five baby orangutans found in a forest in Balasore, an official said on Wednesday.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) of the Special Task Force (STF) Himanshu Lal, speaking to ANI, said the investigation will focus on tracing the entire network involved in the suspected smuggling and determining the source of the orangutans.

"STF is investigating this. The case has been taken up, and we will finish off all the networks; stringent action will be taken against all the gangs involved. This is being supervised by the DIG. We are making every effort to take maximum action as per the law at the earli...