Customs officials intercepted a 56 year old coffee trader from Sakleshpur, India with a suitcase filled with 10 baby yellow anacondas, on a flight from Bangkok to Bengaluru.
At Kempegowda International Airport, the trader, arriving on Thai Air Asia Flight No. FD-137, was swiftly apprehended on Saturday night, sparking a high-stakes investigation into the illicit trafficking of exotic reptiles.
The unsuspecting trader fell prey to the allure of quick riches, ensnared by promises of 20,000 Rupees (approximately 8,900 baht) for a simple handover at the airport.
A Customs official shed light on the sordid affair.
“The person was tempted by the prospect of making easy money. This individual had visited Bangkok as a tourist.”
Acting on precise intelligence, vigilant Customs officers uncovered the serpentine contraband during routine baggage…
