Sri Lanka, July 9 -- In a first-of-its-kind seizure, 120 pigeons allegedly meant to be smuggled to Sri Lanka by sea from India were seized from a car that was intercepted near the Pamban North Fishing Harbour in Ramanathapuram district in the early hours of Tuesday.
Officials said 120 pigeons were kept inside six metal cages concealed in the car. The Q-Branch police, along with Customs officials, made the seizure.
Officials said this is the first recorded case of racing pigeons being intercepted while allegedly being smuggled to Sri Lanka through the Ramanathapuram coast.
Two persons from Madurai who were in the car were detained for questioning and later handed over to Customs officials in Rameswaram for further investigation.
The deta...