In a major wildlife smuggling bust, Mumbai Airport Customs officials have arrested a passenger for allegedly smuggling 154 exotic animals into the country, officials confirmed on Friday.

According to Customs officials, the interception was made based on specific intelligence inputs at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA). The accused passenger had arrived from Bangkok and was detained for inspection upon arrival.

Seizure of Exotic Species

Upon examination, Customs officers recovered a large cache of exotic wildlife species hidden inside the passenger’s trolley bag. The seized animals included:

66 Corn Snakes

31 Hognose Snakes

26 Armadillo Lizards

11 Bearded Dragons

4 Yellow Anacondas

4 Water Monitor Lizards

3 Yellow-Footed Tortoises

3 Albino Snapping Tur

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