Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Lemurs rescued from luggage at Mumbai airport
The Air Intelligence Unit of the Customs department in Mumbai rescued two Lemurs from the luggage of two Indian passengers who arrived at the Mumbai International Airport on an Ethiopian Airlines flight.
The incident occurred on July 21.
Wildlife smuggling is illegal and harmful to endangered species and ecosystems.
The smugglers may argue that they are providing exotic pets, but this is not a valid justification for their illegal activities.
The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of the Customs department rescued two Lemurs from the luggage of two Indian passengers.
The passengers arrived at Mumbai International Airport on an Ethiopian Airlines flight.
The incident occurred on July 21.
Wildlife smuggling is illegal and unethical, causing harm to endangered species and ecosystems.
Smugglers may argue that they are providing exotic pets, but this is not a valid justification for illegal activities.
- Who
- Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of the Customs department
- What
- Rescued two Lemurs from the luggage of passengers
- When
- July 21
- Where
- Mumbai International Airport
- Why
- To foil a wildlife smuggling attempt
Wildlife Protection
Wildlife Smuggling
Legal and Ethical Considerations
Wildlife Protection
Wildlife smuggling is illegal and unethical, causing harm to endangered species and ecosystems.
Wildlife Smuggling
Smugglers may argue that they are providing exotic pets to buyers, but this is not a valid justification for illegal activities.
- Date
- July 21
- Location
- Mumbai International Airport
- Passengers
- Two Indian passengers
- Flight
- Ethiopian Airlines
- Animals Rescued
- Two Lemurs