Indian smuggler on flight from Thailand stopped with possums, lizards, tarantulas


The man had almost 100 animals, including tree-climbing possums, with him when he was caught. - Supplied

MUMBAI: Indian customs officers made the latest "significant" seizure of endangered wildlife from a passenger arriving from Thailand, a government statement said, carrying nearly 100 creatures including lizards, sunbirds and tree-climbing possums.

Customs officers said the passenger, who was also carrying two tarantula spiders and tortoises, had "exhibited signs of nervousness" on arrival at India's financial capital Mumbai.

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