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On the basis of specific intelligence, officers of ICD, Tughalakbad, export shed intercepted a container carrying "peacock tail feathers" on 16.03.2021. The consignment was concealed in corrugated boxes and declared as "plastic flexible pipes". The quantity of the seized "peacock tail feathers" is approx. 2,565 kg (approx 21 lakh in numbers).
The goods were seized vide memo dated 16.03.2021 under Section 110 of the Customs Act, 1962 as the same are prohibited for export as per export policy 2015-20 and liable for confiscation under provisions of Customs Act, 1962, read with provisions of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
Further, the investigation in the matter is underway.
FAQ :
Customs officers seized approximately 21 lakh peacock tail feathers, weighing about 2,565 kg.
The seizure took place on 16.03.2021 at the export shed of ICD, Tughlakabad.
The peacock feathers were concealed in corrugated boxes and falsely declared as "plastic flexible pipes".
The goods were seized under Section 110 of the Customs Act, 1962, read with provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
No, the export of peacock feathers is prohibited as per the export policy 2015-20.
No, further investigation into the matter is currently underway.
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