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Time of India
17 hours ago
- Time of India
Passenger Arrested at Mumbai Airport for Smuggling Exotic Wildlife from Bangkok
Mumbai: Customs at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, arrested a passenger arriving from Bangkok for allegedly smuggling live exotic wildlife species into India. Acting on a specific tip-off, the officials detained one passenger identified as Sharukkhan Hassian, who arrived from Bangkok. A search of his dark grey trolley bag led to the recovery of two Kinkajous, two Pygmy Marmosets, and fifty Albino Red-Eared Sliders. All animals were found alive and concealed inside the baggage. The passenger was placed under arrest under provisions of the Customs Act, 1962, read with the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
United News of India
a day ago
- United News of India
Mumbai customs nab Bangkok flyer for smuggling protected wildlife
Mumbai, Aug 9 (UNI) Customs officials at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) arrested a passenger arriving from Bangkok today for attempting to smuggle live wildlife creatures. The accused, identified as Sharukkhan Mohammed Hassian, was found concealing the animals inside his trolley bag during inspection. Authorities recovered two Kinkajous (Potos flavus), two Pygmy Marmosets (Cebuella sp.), and 50 Albino Red-Eared Sliders turtles from Hassian's possession. The Kinkajous and Pygmy Marmosets are protected species under both the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) and India's Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. However, the Albino Red-Eared Sliders do not fall under these protected categories. Hassian has been arrested under relevant sections of the Customs Act, 1962 and the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Investigations into the smuggling attempt are currently ongoing. In separate operations, Mumbai Airport Customs made significant contraband seizures. Officials intercepted an airline staffer based on specific intelligence on Thursday, recovering 3 kilograms of 24-karat gold. The gold, valued at 2.78 crore rupees, was in dust form mixed with wax and concealed within six capsule-like units hidden in a specially-designed belt worn under the staffer's innerwear. Additionally, Customs apprehended another passenger arriving from Bangkok after discovering 947 grams of a green substance suspected to be hydroponic marijuana (weed). The narcotics, estimated to be worth 1 crore rupees, were packed in vacuum-sealed plastic pouches and concealed inside a trolley bag. UNI AAA AAB
