Baghpat (UP), Aug 30 (PTI) Three wildlife smugglers were arrested here on Sunday by a joint team of police and forest officials.

Baraut police station SHO Ajay Sharma said acting on a tip-off, a joint team of police and forest officials arrested three persons --- Navin, Tushar and Virendra.

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An elephant tusk among other things was recovered from the arrested persons, he said.

Police said a case has been registered against the trio under the Wildlife Conservation Act.

Forest officials said the cost of the seized items is yet to be ascertained.

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