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A plane passenger was caught smuggling rare live animals, including Komodo dragons and deadly snakes, in his luggage at Bangkok International Airport.
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Plane passenger caught with 48 live animals – including two Komodo dragons – in luggage

Lee Bullen
Last updated: February 22, 2024 3:35 pm
Lee Bullen Published February 22, 2024
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The animals found in the passengers luggage. (Picture: Jam Press)
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A plane passenger has been caught with dozens of rare live animals in his luggage.

They included two Komodo dragons and six deadly snakes.

He was caught at check-in while trying to send his luggage to the plane’s cargo hold.

Upon inspection, customs officials reportedly found the pair of huge Komodo dragons lizards.

They also seized five Burmese pythons and one reticulated python.

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A plane passenger was caught smuggling rare live animals, including Komodo dragons and deadly snakes, in his luggage at Bangkok International Airport.
The animals found in the passengers luggage. (Picture: Jam Press)

Eight iguanas plus six Indian star tortoises were discovered too.

All of the animals are protected by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

Officials also found 46 fish, including 22 guppies and two Siamese fighting fish.

The bizarre haul was discovered at Bangkok International Airport in Thailand on Saturday (17 Feb).

A plane passenger was caught smuggling rare live animals, including Komodo dragons and deadly snakes, in his luggage at Bangkok International Airport.
The animals found in the passengers luggage. (Picture: Jam Press)

The unnamed suspect, of Mongolian nationality, was attempting to fly to the country’s capital Ulaanbaatar with the live animals.

The man is accused of violating the Wildlife Preservation and Protection Act, the Royal Fisheries Decree, and the Animal Epidemics Act.

As well as smuggling protected species, he also faces charges of attempting to export untaxed goods.

The investigation continues.

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