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In a significant crackdown on wildlife smuggling, the Customs officials at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport arrested a man from Chennai for attempting to smuggle 16 live exotic snakes into India from Thailand. This marks the third major wildlife trafficking case at the airport in July alone, raising fresh concerns over rising illegal animal trade through international terminals.
The accused, identified as Goodman Linford Leo (34), arrived in Mumbai on Friday night on a flight from Bangkok. During routine baggage checks, customs officials noticed suspicious activity and inspected his luggage thoroughly. In...