BENGALURU:
The Customs officials at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) have seized 234 reptiles that were being smuggled into the country from Bangkok and arrested one passenger.
Among the animals that were being smuggled in were a joey (young one of a kangaroo), young ones of snakes, crocodiles and turtles. The joey, however, died. The animals were being transported in a trolley bag which was part of the checked-in luggage.
#IndianCustomsAtWork Bengaluru Air Customs booked a case of smuggling of wild life. 234 wild animals including python,chameleon,Iguana,turtles, alligators &one baby kangaroo were found concealed in 2 trolley bags.Pax arrested and rescued wild animals seized.Investigation underway pic.twitter.com/lp1a93pGPU
— Bengaluru Customs (@blrcustoms) August 22, 2023
