Mumbai: Exotic Wildlife Species Including Pythons, Lizards and Turtles Seized in Import Consignment From Air Cargo Complex (See Pics)
According to reports, a large number of exotic species such as pythons, lizards, turtles, and iguanas were found concealed in the cartons containing fish. "The importer and the person to whom he was supposed to make the delivery have been arrested. Further investigation is under progress," the DRI said.
On Saturday, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai Zonal Unit seized 665 animals of many exotic species in an import consignment from Air Cargo Complex, Mumbai. "This is one of the biggest seizures of rare and exotic wildlife species in Mumbai." the DRI said. According to reports, a large number of exotic species such as pythons, lizards, turtles, and iguanas were found concealed in the cartons containing fish. "The importer and the person to whom he was supposed to make the delivery have been arrested. Further investigation is under progress," the DRI said. Bihar: Man-Eating Tiger, Who Mauled 9 People to Death in Bagaha, Killed Hours After Shoot at Sight Order Issued.
665 Animals of Many Exotic Species Seized
Large number of exotic species such as pythons, lizards, turtles, and iguanas were found concealed in the cartons containing fish. The importer and the person to whom he was supposed to make the delivery have been arrested. Further investigation is under progress: DRI pic.twitter.com/3Whp0PG00D
— ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2022Mumbai Zonal Unit
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