Exotic Pythons, Reptiles Seized By Customs Officials From Chennai Airport, Two Detained

Exotic species of pythons and lizards were seized at Chennai International Airport by Customs officials. The incident took place on Thursday, October 10. Two men have been detained in the case. The accused were identified as Mohammad Parvez, 36, and Mohammad Akbar, 28. Green Tree python, one scrub python, two black tree monitor lizards are among the seized reptiles. Five emerald tree monitor lizards, two blue-spotted tree monitor lizards, one Reisinger tree monitor and four sailfin lizards were also seized. Reportedly, based on information that wild animals are likely to be smuggled from Kuala Lumpur, Customs Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) maintained special alert & vigil to arrest the smugglers. Probe by the customs department and police is underway.