The seized animals included several rare and endangered species such as baby anacondas, iguanas, tortoises, turtles, lizards, bearded dragons, and raccoons. They were reportedly packed inside plastic containers within the luggage

Customs officers on Thursday intercepted a Thane-based woman at Mumbai’s international airport who allegedly trafficked 154 exotic wildlife species in her luggage.

The seized animals included several rare and endangered species such as baby anacondas, iguanas, tortoises, turtles, lizards, bearded dragons, and raccoons. They were reportedly packed inside plastic containers within the luggage. Read More

Wildlife rescue experts from RAWW (Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare) were called in to provide medical support to the animals and stabilise them.

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