Customs officials at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport arrested an Indian passenger arriving from Bangkok with nearly 100 exotic animals hidden in his luggage. The man “exhibited signs of nervousness” during profiling, leading officers to inspect his baggage on June 9, 2025. The search revealed a disturbing collection: 80 iguanas (50 alive, 30 dead), a honey bear (kinkajou), six Leucistic Sugar Gliders, two Brazilian Cherry Head Tortoises, several sunbirds (including a dead fire-tailed sunbird and purple-throated sunbird), two crested finchbills, and tarantulas (including a Chaco golden-knee and Brachypelma spp.). The animals were concealed in plastic containers, cartons, and mesh … Continue reading 7,000+ Animals Seized in 3.5 Years: Mumbai Airport Stops Man with 100 Exotic Wildlife from Thailand