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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
Flier from Bangkok caught with smuggled wildlife
MUMBAI: Despite various complaints by the Indian wildlife authorities, wildlife smuggling from Bangkok continues, as the Air Intelligence Unit of Mumbai Customs on Friday intercepted a passenger carrying live animals in their baggage. 50 Albino red-eared sliders (left) were carried in boxes littered with faecal material. The animals seized from the passenger include two Kinkajous (trade banned under CITES and Schedule IV of the amended Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972), two Pygmy Marmoset (trade banned under CITES and Schedule IV of the amended Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972), and 50 Albino read-eared sliders (listed in CITES and Wildlife Protection Act, but trade was violation in CITES and policy), said a press note issued by Wildlife Crime Control Bureau. 'Since all the species are not indigenous in nature, the live specimens should be deported back to the origin country, i.e. Thailand, for better survival on issuance of a Deportation Certificate from the Animal Quarantine Department,'' said Yogesh Warkad, deputy director of Wildlife Crime Control Bureau. Pawan Sharma, from the Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare, said one Kinkajou died on Saturday evening as the passenger carried the animals in a small box. 'We are stabilising these animals in our centre. The albino red-eared sliders were brought in two small boxes. They have a primary infection and faecal material strewn in the box they were carried in.''
Time of India
a day 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
2 days 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
