Chennai, June 19 -- The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Chennai Customs
has foiled an attempt to smuggle wildlife species--two live monkeys and
seven tortoises--at the Anna International airport here today, which were later
deported back to Bangkok in Thailand after arresting a passenger.
A PIB release said the AIU officials intercepted an Indian male passenger who
had arrived from Bangkok, Thailand by a Thai Airways Flight at around 2355 hrs
on Wednesday night, on suspicion of smuggling wildlife.
Upon intercepting him, his checked-in baggage was retrieved for examination
in which the officers found two ventilated carry bags and a small cloth bag
concealed under layers of confectionery items.
On closer inspection, movements were no...