Updated On: 04 July, 2024 05:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
“Based on specific intelligence, on July 2, we acted swiftly and discovered the birds during a thorough inspection of the suspect’s luggage,” said Mumbai Customs Zone III officials

Magnificent riflebird; (right) Lesser bird-of-paradise
Mumbai Customs Zone-III officials at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) intercepted an Indian national travelling from Jakarta to Mumbai. They seized seven rare live birds concealed in the passenger’s baggage. Customs officials did not disclose the details of the individual arrested.
“Based on specific intelligence, on July 2, we acted swiftly and discovered the birds during a thorough inspection of the suspect’s luggage,” said Mumbai Customs Zone III officials.