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Hindustan Times
3 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Passenger returning from Bangkok caught at Mumbai airport for carrying venomous snakes, turtles
An Indian who arrived at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport from Thailand was found to be carrying 48 highly venomous snakes and five turtles, an official said on Sunday. Customs officials intercepted the passenger on Saturday night after he got down from a flight from Bangkok, he said. During a search of his baggage, the Customs officials discovered 48 highly venomous viper snakes and five turtles, he said. A team from RAWW (Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare) assisted in the identification and handling of these species, he said. The Wildlife Crime Control Bureau has ordered that the reptiles be sent back to the country from where they had been brought, as per the provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act, the official added.
News18
7 hours ago
- News18
Mumbai Customs Seizes 52 Exotic Reptiles In Major Wildlife Smuggling Bust
In a major breakthrough against wildlife trafficking, Mumbai Customs officials at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMI) intercepted an Indian passenger who was attempting to smuggle a large number of exotic reptiles into the country. On May 23, 2025, she was sentenced to life, with a minimum of 15 years to be served. (Representative image) The incident took place on May 31 when a passenger arriving from Bangkok on Thai Airways flight TG317 was flagged during routine checks. Customs officers, acting on specific intelligence and observing unusual behaviour, decided to inspect his baggage more closely. Inside the luggage, they discovered a shocking cache — 52 live reptiles, carefully packed and hidden. Among them were three Spider-Tailed Horned Vipers, a rare desert snake species known for its unique tail that mimics a spider to attract prey. The officers also found five Asian Leaf Turtles, a species native to Southeast Asia and frequently targeted in the exotic pet trade. Additionally, 44 Indonesian Pit Vipers were found, one of which had died during transport. The animals were in a delicate condition. Customs authorities quickly informed wildlife and forest officials to ensure the reptiles were given immediate care. Most of the animals are now under observation and being treated by experts. advetisement
News18
7 hours ago
- News18
Customs Officers Arrest A Man At Mumbai Airport For Smuggling Exotic Reptiles
Last Updated: Customs officers, under vide Panchanama dated June 1, 2025, recovered the above-mentioned contraband. The Customs officers arrested a man at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport for attempting to smuggle rare reptiles, including 3 Spider-Tailed Horned Vipers, 5 Asian Leaf Turtles, and 44 Indonesian Pit Vipers, a press release said on Sunday. Spider-tailed horned Viper (Pseudocerastes urarachnoides) is listed under Appendix II of CITES and Schedule IV of the newly amended Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Asian Leaf Turtle (Cyclemys dentata) is listed under Appendix II of CITES and Schedule IV of the newly amended Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, Indonesian Pit Viper (Trimeresurus insularis) -44 is not listed under CITES. Based on specific information, one Indian national who arrived in Mumbai by Flight No. TG317 on May 31 2025, was intercepted by the Customs Officers at the airport. Upon questioning, the passenger exhibited signs of nervousness. Further examination of the baggage revealed that the passenger was carrying these rare reptiles. Customs officers, under vide Panchanama dated June 1, 2025, recovered the above-mentioned contraband. The said passenger was placed under arrest under the provisions of the Customs Act 1962. Further investigation into the matter is underway.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Customs officers arrest foreign national with Cocaine worth ₹8.66 Cr
MUMBAI: A foreign national carrying 866 grams of cocaine worth ₹8.66 crore was arrested by customs officers at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, on May 24. Customs officers intercepted the passenger travelling in a Ugandan airline from Entebbe. When questioned, the passenger appeared nervous and uneasy. A medical investigation revealed that he had ingested several yellow-coloured pellets of cocaine. Under medical supervision and in accordance with the panchanama dated May 28, a total of 866 grams of white substance suspected to be cocaine was recovered from the pellets. The passenger was booked under relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. (HTC)
News18
3 days ago
- News18
Cocaine worth Rs 8.6 crore recovered from stomach of Ugandan national
Last Updated: Mumbai, May 29 (PTI) Pellets containing 866 grams of cocaine were recovered from the stomach of a Ugandan national after he was intercepted at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) here, a customs official said on Thursday. The passenger, who landed in Mumbai on the intermediate night of May 24 and 25, appeared uncomfortable during questioning which gave rise to suspicion, he said. A medical examination showed that he had ingested yellow-coloured pellets. After the pellets were removed through a medical procedure, they were found to contain a total of 886 grams of cocaine worth Rs 8.66 crore. The man was subsequently arrested and further probe was on, the official said. PTI DC KRK First Published:
