14th July 2005

Three rhino horns were seized in Singtam, East Sikkim, on 6th July 2005. This is the first major wildlife seizure in Sikkim. Working on a tip-off, the police conducted a raid in which three rhino horns were seized and two people were arrested. The accused said that they were given the animal articles by a businessman from Assam. One of the accused has been detained for further questioning. The case has now been handed over to the Wildlife Department.