CHENNAI: Customs officials at Chennai Airport have confiscated 16 Exotic Animals, including 15 baby pythons and a rare squirrel, from a passenger who arrived from Thailand via Thai Airlines. The 35-year-old passenger was found carrying the animals in two suitcases, initially claiming they contained toys.
owever, upon inspection, customs officials discovered the pythons, which belong to the Ball Pythons family, and the rare squirrel from Africa. Forest officials were called to assess the animals’ health, and the passenger was detained for further investigation. Once their health is confirmed, the animals will be returned to Thailand.
Customs officials at Chennai Airport confiscated 16 exotic animals, including 15 baby pythons and a rare squirrel, from a passenger who had arrived from Thailand via Thai Airlines.The passenger, a 35-year-old individual, was carrying two suitcases. When questioned about the contents, his answers were contradictory, and he initially claimed the bags contained toys.
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Customs officials decided to inspect the luggage due to the suspicious responses. To their surprise, they found 15 baby pythons, identified as belonging to the Ball Pythons family, and a rare squirrel from Africa.Forest officials were called to assess the health of the animals. The passenger did not possess valid documents for transporting these exotic creatures.
The passenger was detained for further inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the possession and transportation of these animals.Once the animals’ health has been thoroughly checked and confirmed, customs officials will arrange for their safe return to Thailand.
A passenger arriving at Chennai Airport from Thailand was found to be carrying 15 baby pythons and a rare squirrel in his suitcases. Customs officials discovered the animals after the passenger provided contradictory answers about the luggage’s contents. Forest officials were called to assess the animals’ health, and the passenger was detained for further investigation. After confirming their health, the animals will be sent back to Thailand.
