In one of the biggest seizures of rare and exotic wildlife species, the Mumbai zonal unit of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has recovered 665 reptiles of many exotic species from Air Cargo comple. The exotic species includes pythons, lizards, iguanas and turtles which were found concealed in the cartons containing aquarium fishes.

The estimated market value of the consignment is around Rs. 3 crore. In the matter, the importer and the receiver were arrested.