Heart-stopping discovery of 44 venomous snakes in passenger's suitcase

Recently, a male passenger was arrested at Mumbai airport, India for hiding 44 venomous snakes in his checked suitcase after returning from Thailand.

In a statement from Mumbai Customs on June 1, an Indian male passenger was arrested by authorities at Mumbai International Airport after returning from Thailand. Photo: Mumbai Customs-III/X.

In the checked baggage of this person, customs discovered 44 dangerously venomous Indonesian red-tailed vipers in the checked suitcase. The suitcase also contained 3 spider-tailed horned snakes and 5 rare Asian leaf turtles. Photo: mathrubhumi.com.

These wild animals were cleverly camouflaged and hidden in suitcases like regular travel luggage. Photo: X.

The man was arrested at the airport for investigation. The passenger’s identity was not disclosed. Photo: X.

The animals seized this time are listed as endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and in need of protection. Photo: X.

Mumbai Customs said the incident was one of the most unusual cases of live animal smuggling by air in India. Photo: X.

Because previously, only cases of smuggling of gold, foreign currency, marijuana or pills suspected to be cocaine swallowed by passengers were discovered. Photo: X.

Readers are invited to watch the video : Discovering many new species in the Mekong River Region. Source: THĐT1.

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