An Indian passenger was arrested at Mumbai Airport after customs officials discovered dozens of venomous snakes and rare reptiles inside his luggage. The individual had reportedly arrived from Thailand and was attempting to smuggle the animals into the country.
According to reports, the arrest took place on Sunday when customs officials conducted a routine inspection of the passenger’s checked-in luggage. To their shock, they found a total of 47 venomous snakes along with several other rare reptile species, all concealed inside the bags.
The seized creatures include three spider-tailed horned vipers, five Asian leaf turtles, and forty-four Indonesian pit vipers. The animals have been confiscated under various provisions of India’s Wildlife Protection Act.
Authorities have not yet released the name of the arrested passenger, who is currently in police custody. No official statement has been issued by the individual or their representatives so far. Meanwhile, officials are still investigating the source of the smuggled wildlife.
