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NDTV
6 days ago
- NDTV
Passenger Arrested At Mumbai Airport For Smuggling 54 Exotic Animals
Mumbai: A passenger was apprehended at Mumbai airport allegedly with 54 exotic animals, an official said on Saturday. The passenger had arrived from Bangkok in Thailand onboard an IndiGo Airlines flights on Friday afternoon, the official said. On 08.08.2025, Customs Officers at CSMI Airport, Mumbai Customs Zone-III foiled a wildlife smuggling attempt. The officers recovered Albino Red eared Slider turtles, Marmosets and Kinkajou from 01 passenger returning from Bangkok. The passenger has been arrested. — Mumbai Customs-III (@mumbaicus3) August 9, 2025 "We seized species like Albino Red Eared Slider Turtles, Marmosets and Cuscus (a type of nocturnal marsupials) from his luggage. Immediate orders were issued by Wildlife Crime Control Bureau to send back the animals to Bangkok as per Wildlife Protection Act and CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species)," he said. The seizure was made with the help of wildlife rescue experts from Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare, the official said.
News18
7 days ago
- News18
Passenger held at Mumbai airport with 54 exotic animals
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Mumbai, Aug 9 (PTI) A passenger was apprehended at Mumbai airport allegedly with 54 exotic animals, an official said on Saturday. The passenger had arrived from Bangkok in Thailand onboard an IndiGo Airlines flights on Friday afternoon, the official said. 'We seized species like Albino Red Eared Slider Turtles, Marmosets and Cuscus (a type of nocturnal marsupials) from his luggage. Immediate orders were issued by Wildlife Crime Control Bureau to send back the animals to Bangkok as per Wildlife Protection Act and CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species)," he said. The seizure was made with the help of wildlife rescue experts from Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare, the official said. PTI ZA BNM First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
