The Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) rescued six live turtles of an endangered species near Chetna College in Bandra. Acting on a tip, the officials observed a man since Wednesday evening and finally intercepted the 24-year-old, rescuing the live specimens of Indian Star Tortoises that were being carried in a bag.

The Indian Star Tortoise (Geochelone elegans) is listed in Schedule-IV of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The turtles are in demand because they are considered to bring good luck, though it is debated.