Updated On: 23 October, 2025 02:59 PM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
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

The animals, including the iguanas shown above, will be deported to their countries of origin.
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.