Uganda Revenue Authority Impounds 152 Tortoises

By Lucy Kiconco on May 18, 2016 Agnes Nabwire, Asia, China, Jossy Muhangi, smugglers, tortoises, Uganda revenue authority, Uganda Wildlife Authority Wildlife

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) impounded 152 tortoises reportedly smuggled from the Northern District of Nakapiripirit and handed them back to Uganda Wild life authority (UWA). The tortoises that had been concealed in sacks  were displayed by URA officials at the media conference in Kampala. The assistant commissioner enforcement at URA Agnes Nabwire said that […]