Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Feb 27 (ANI): Two smugglers were arrested after a total of 660 kg of wildlife species were seized by customs officials here in a raid conducted on Monday night.The seized species are estimated to be worth around Rs 7 crore, and were identified as sea horses, pangolin scales, pipefish, and sea cucumbers, among others.  A case has been registered under the Customs Act, Wildlife Protection Act and FT D&R Act.Earlier on February 2, Customs officials had seized a leopard cub at Chennai International Airport from the baggage of a passenger coming from Bangkok. (ANI)

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