Wildlife smuggling racket busted at Bhubaneswar airport; snakes, turtles, monitor lizards seized from Bangkok flyer

Customs officials at Biju Patnaik International Airport seized nine snakes, ten turtles, and 12 monitor lizards from a passenger arriving from Thailand. The individual was questioned to determine the wildlife’s source and destination. Authorities suspect a link to a larger trafficking network. Further investigations are underway to verify the species and uncover more details.