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).

He was apprehended by the Customs officers due to suspicious behavior.  "Upon inspecting his checked-in luggage, 12 pythons were recovered and subsequently seized under the Customs Act," an official said. Indian-Origin Man Jailed for 12 Months for Smuggling Puppies and Cat in Laundry Bags from Malaysia to Singapore.
Man With 12 Pythons Arrested at Chennai Airport 

The accused was produced before a local court which remanded him to a 14-day judicial custody.

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