A man was arrested in Alasora with protected animals originating from Toliara. He was transporting tarondros, katsatsaka, and arazamboa.
The fight against the trafficking of protected animals continues. A man who was preparing to transport tarondros (chameleons), katsatsaka (geckos), and arazamboa (chameleons), intended for sale in Antananarivo and export abroad, was arrested by the National Police in Alasora. The incident occurred on Wednesday, September 17, 2026, at the Amoronakona bus station. According to police, information regarding a person transporting protected animals from Toliara was provided by a private citizen.
After verifying the information, officers from the Alasora police station immediately set up an operation to catch the suspect in the act. “During the search, the protected animals were indeed found in his possession: tarondros and katsatsaka in bottles, and arazamboa,” the report stated. The man was immediately arrested and taken to the police station along with the animals. The case will be transferred to the Ministry of Environment for further investigation.
The National Police expressed their gratitude to the citizens who provide information, reminding the public that the protection of national heritage is a collective struggle. The possession and sale of protected animals are prohibited by Malagasy law. Heavy penalties are provided for those caught in the act, the police specified.
Captured & Published at: 2026-09-19 05:54:11 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://www.lexpress.mg/2026/09/alasora-un-trafiquant-danimaux-proteges.html