Two Gibbons Smuggled from Bangkok Seized at Chennai Airport - Second Attempt Foiled in Two Weeks
July 4, 2025
Customs officials at Chennai airport intercepted a flyer arriving from Bangkok, Thailand, and seized two gibbon monkeys hidden inside his checked-in trolley bag. The gibbons, an Agile Gibbon and an Eastern Grey Gibbon, were found concealed beneath chocolates. Authorities suspect there is a specific demand for these endangered species in the illegal pet trade. The flyer, acting as a carrier for a smuggler, was arrested and the gibbons were deported back to Thailand after receiving care from the wildlife bureau.
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Smuggling
Chennai airport
Gibbons
Wildlife crime
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