Overview
- Two passengers arriving from Bangkok were arrested after officers found a white-cheeked gibbon, a monkey and a hornbill in their possession.
- A separate passenger from Bangkok was arrested when 2.990 kg of hydroponic ganja valued at about Rs 1.04 crore was seized.
- The wildlife arrests were made under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, and the drug arrest was under the NDPS Act, 1985.
- Bengaluru Customs said the seizures occurred at Kempegowda International Airport on November 9 and publicly disclosed the cases on November 10.
- Authorities did not share identities or case details, and standard investigations and legal proceedings are underway.