Endangered Doucs Seized at Airport: Smuggling Ring Uncovered

A passenger from Bangkok was arrested at Kempegowda International Airport for smuggling two endangered Red-Shanked Doucs. The monkeys were found concealed in checked baggage. Customs officials have rescued the animals but have not disclosed the identity of the smuggler.

A traveler arriving from Bangkok at Kempegowda International Airport has been apprehended for allegedly smuggling two endangered Red-Shanked Doucs, according to Customs officials.

The arrest took place on December 10, but the identity of the individual remains undisclosed. Authorities seized the concealed animals.

In a social media update, Bengaluru Customs confirmed the successful interception and subsequent arrest of the smuggler, who had hidden the primates in his checked baggage. Both monkeys have been safely rescued.

(With inputs from agencies.)