Mumbai, June 8 -- An Indian national was arrested by Customs personnel at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International airport for allegedly trafficking 29 live exotic animals from Bangkok, officials said here on Monday.
Among the animals rescued are a gibbon, a melanistic squirrel, a ball python and an iguana, among other species.
Acting on specific information, Customs officials intercepted a passenger and examined his bags and found the animals stuffed inside plastic and jute boxes. The animals were safely rescued, said a source.
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