Major Wildlife Smuggling Attempt Foiled: Man With 12 Pythons Arrested at Chennai Airport (See Pics)

New Delhi, September 6: Customs officials at the Chennai airport have arrested a man for attempting to smuggle 12 pythons which were concealed in his luggage. According to information, the accused was arrested on Tuesday upon his arrival from Bangkok. Animal Smuggling in Karnataka: Dead Baby Kangaroo, Rare Lizards Among 234 Wild Animals Recovered From Passenger at Kempegowda Airport, Smuggler Arrested (See Pics).

On September 5th, 2023, a male passenger arriving from Bangkok on Flight TG 337 was apprehended by Air Customs Officers due to suspicious behavior. Upon inspecting his checked-in luggage, 12 pythons were recovered and subsequently seized under the Customs Act, 1962.@cbic_india pic.twitter.com/sSR1tZYb5p

— Chennai Customs (@ChennaiCustoms) September 5, 2023

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