Overview
- Customs at Kempegowda International Airport intercepted two separate arrivals from Bangkok on November 9, leading to three arrests.
- Officers recovered a white-cheeked gibbon, a monkey, and a hornbill from two passengers, with the animals handed to competent authorities for care.
- In a separate case, officials seized 2.99 kilograms of hydroponic ganja valued at about ₹1.04 crore from another passenger.
- Bengaluru Customs disclosed the operations in posts on X, and national outlets including Deccan Chronicle, WION, and Hindustan Times reported the details.
- Cases have been registered under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and the NDPS Act, 1985, with investigations continuing.