IN PHOTOS: Iguanas, sugar gliders and other exotic animals rescued at airport

Updated On: 09 June, 2025 10:56 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

The Mumbai Customs on Monday said that it has rescued exotic animals including iguanas, sugar gliders and tortoise at city airport and arrested a passenger for illegally smuggling the animals. Pics/Mumbai Customs

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The passenger, who had travelled on flight AI338, was found carrying a number of live and dead exotic animals in his luggage

<p>The customs officials were suspicious after the passenger appeared to be nervous during his questioning and a detailed baggage check led to the shocking discovery of multiple protected and non-native species</p>

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The customs officials were suspicious after the passenger appeared to be nervous during his questioning and a detailed baggage check led to the shocking discovery of multiple protected and non-native species

<p>Some of the species are listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) and the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, the statement said</p>

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Some of the species are listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) and the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, the statement said

<p>Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora is an international agreement that regulates international trade in endangered species of wild animals and plants</p>

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Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora is an international agreement that regulates international trade in endangered species of wild animals and plants

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The statement said that multiple animals and birds were found in his baggage

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All the animals were seized under official documentation (Panchanama)

<p>The passenger was arrested under the Customs Act, 1962," officials said, adding that a detailed investigation is underway to determine the source, motive, and possible links to wildlife smuggling networks</p>

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The passenger was arrested under the Customs Act, 1962," officials said, adding that a detailed investigation is underway to determine the source, motive, and possible links to wildlife smuggling networks

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