Customs officers in Mumbai, India, found some slithering creatures after stopping a plane passenger on Sunday.
The incident happened Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport when the officers confronted the passenger who was arriving from Thailand, CBS News reported.
The individual was apparently carrying several live snakes and officials arrested the person as a result. Now, authorities are investigating further.
“Customs officers at CSMI Airport, Mumbai Customs Zone-III foiled yet another wild life smuggling attempt, 16 live snakes-Garter, Rhino Rat, Albino Rat, Kenyan Sand Boa, CA King etc. seized from passenger returning from Thailand,” officials said in a social media post along with a photo of some of the snakes:
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Per the CBS report, “Wildlife trade monitor TRAFFIC, which battles the smuggling of wild animals and
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