The authorities say they have found that dog meat has been served in some areas of Kataragama as 'game flesh' to the pilgrims who are visiting the city from other areas.
It is found most of the pilgrims who visit Kataragama are looking out for 'game flesh' and fraudsters take this opportunity for their advantage and dupe the visitors.
In addition, reports state that Hambantota wildlife officers are aware of meat trafficking taking place in the forests of the district.
It is found that organized hunters kill animals by poisoning them.
Hambantota Wildlife Protection Officer W. A. Gunatunga told us that several raids have been carried out during the past few days and several suspects were arrested.
