Archive · 9 Aug 2025
Indian Passenger Arrested at Mumbai Airport for Wildlife Smuggling
Someone tried to sneak some rare animals into India!
A man was caught at the Mumbai airport with honey bears (kinkajous), tiny monkeys (pygmy marmosets), and white turtles.
He came from Bangkok, but the customs officers knew something was up.
They found the animals in his bags and arrested him.
This breaks laws about protecting wildlife and customs rules.
This is part of a bigger problem, as similar incidents have occurred in the past with other types of animals.
It is a crime!
An Indian citizen was arrested at Mumbai airport for allegedly smuggling live wildlife.
Authorities discovered two kinkajous, two pygmy marmosets, and 50 albino red-eared sliders.
The passenger arrived from Bangkok and was apprehended based on intelligence.
The arrest was made under the Customs Act and Wildlife Protection Act.
Past seizures include meerkats, turtles, and various exotic species.
- Who
- Sharukkhan Mohammed Hussain, an Indian citizen, was arrested by Customs officials.
- What
- An Indian citizen was arrested for allegedly smuggling live wildlife, including kinkajous, pygmy marmosets, and albino red-eared sliders.
- When
- The arrest occurred Friday evening.
- Where
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai.
- Why
- The passenger was attempting to smuggle protected wildlife into India, violating customs and wildlife protection laws.
- Suspect Nationality
- Indian
- Location of Arrest
- Mumbai Airport
- Arrival From
- Bangkok
- Wildlife Found
- Kinkajous, pygmy marmosets, albino red-eared sliders
- Legal Action
- Customs Act, 1962, Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
