Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Snake Venom Smuggling Racket Busted in Jharkhand's Palamu
Police in Jharkhand, India, busted a group smuggling snake venom and pangolin scales.
They arrested three people and found over 1,200 grams of venom and 2.5 kilograms of scales.
The venom is worth around Rs 80 crore (about $1.1 million).
More arrests are expected as the investigation continues.
Three arrested for smuggling snake venom and pangolin scales
Over 1,200 gm of snake venom and 2.5 kg of pangolin scales recovered
Seized venom valued at Rs 80 crore, pangolin scales at Rs 15-20 lakh
Arrests made following raids based on a tip-off
More arrests likely as investigations continue
- Who
- Three unnamed individuals, including an elderly man and his son
- What
- Smuggled snake venom and pangolin scales
- When
- Wednesday, November 21
- Where
- Jharkhand's Palamu district
- Why
- To sell the venom and scales, likely for illegal wildlife trade
- Arrested Individuals
- Three, including an elderly man and his son
- Seized Venom
- 1,200 gm
- Seized Pangolin Scales
- 2.5 kg
- Estimated Value of Venom
- Rs 80 crore
- Estimated Value of Pangolin Scales
- Rs 15-20 lakh