State vs Two Passengers — Tiruchy airport exotic animals smuggling case

Timeline

1. 27 Oct 2026News

   45 exotic animals seized at Tiruchi airport

   Two passengers were arrested at Tiruchi International Airport for concealing 45 live exotic animals, including snakes and iguana, with seizure handed to forest officials.

   The Hindu

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Officials seized forty-five live exotic animals that two passengers were trying to hide.

   Who:

   Two passengers are the accused people, the Customs Department officials are the investigators, and the forest officials are the authorities receiving the animals.

   When:

   Reported on 27 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Tiruchy International Airport, Tamil Nadu.

   Why:

   The passengers were arrested for allegedly concealing live exotic animals, including snakes and an iguana.

   What it means:

   The animals were handed over to forest officials for further handling.

2. 27 Oct 2026Arrest

   25 exotic species seized at Tiruchy airport, two arrested

   TIRUCHY: Customs officials arrested two passengers and seized 25 exotic species, including 16 ball pythons, five black-and-white degus and a snow iguana, from t

   The New Indian Express

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Customs officials arrested two passengers for allegedly smuggling exotic animals into the country.

   Who:

   Two passengers are the accused, and Customs officials are the agency handling the case.

   When:

   Reported on 27 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Tiruchy International Airport, Tamil Nadu.

   Why:

   The passengers are accused of smuggling twenty-five exotic species including snakes, rodents, and a lizard.

   What it means:

   The Customs Department now holds the two passengers in custody as part of their ongoing investigation.