Pakistan Coast Guards Conduct Major Operation in Othal, Recover 61 Rare Falcons from Passenger Coaches
Quetta – In a major operation at the Othal check post, Pakistan Coast Guards recovered 61 rare and precious species of falcons from two passenger coaches traveling from Quetta to Karachi, foiling an attempt to smuggle them abroad. All falcons were released into their natural environment in the presence of wildlife authorities.
According to details, under the special instructions of Pakistan Coast Guards Commandant Officer Lieutenant Colonel Zain ul Abideen, strict monitoring and searching of passenger vehicles was ongoing at the Othal check post. During this, two passenger coaches traveling from Quetta to Karachi were stopped and searched, revealing 61 falcons of extremely rare and precious species hidden inside.
According to Coast Guards, the recovered falcons were being smuggled without any legal permission and were being transported abroad via Hub and Karachi routes. The recovered falcons were stated to be worth millions of rupees in the international market.
After the operation, under the leadership of Pakistan Coast Guards Captain Muhammad Azeem, Coast Guards personnel and officials from the Lasbela Forest and Wildlife Department jointly took custody of all 61 falcons and assessed their health, after which they were released into their natural environment in healthy condition.
On this occasion, officials of the Forest and Wildlife Department praised the Pakistan Coast Guards operation, stating that the protection of rare birds and wildlife is a national responsibility. Effective actions against illegal hunting and wildlife smuggling play an important role in protecting the natural environment.
Officials expressed their commitment that indiscriminate actions under the law would continue against elements involved in illegal trade, hunting, and smuggling of wildlife.
