A Canadian man was caught trying to smuggle a crocodile skull at Delhi airport, leading to his arrest and an ongoing investigation.
Delhi: So, get this! A Canadian guy was arrested at the airport in Delhi for trying to sneak a crocodile skull in his luggage. Can you believe it?
This 32-year-old dude was all set to head back to Canada when customs found the skull, which was wrapped up in a cloth. It had those sharp teeth and everything. Pretty wild, right?
Delhi customs shared a post about it, showing off the skull that weighed about 1.7 pounds. They were pretty shocked to find it during check-in.
Now, the Department of Forests and Wildlife in India is on the case. They confirmed it was a baby crocodile skull, which is illegal to possess without permission. The guy apparently brought it from Thailand, but he didn’t have the necessary paperwork.
India has strict laws about wildlife protection, and this kind of thing can land you in serious trouble. If convicted, he could face up to seven years in prison. Yikes!
Just last year, there was a crazy incident where a bunch of endangered animals were found in the luggage of travelers coming from Bangkok. It’s a big issue in India, with wildlife trafficking being a massive illegal trade.
Between 2011 and 2020, thousands of animals were caught being trafficked through Indian airports. It’s a real problem that needs more attention.
