1460 live star tortoises seized from passenger

Chennai, Sep 13 (UNI) Customs officials at Meenambakkam Airport intercepted a passenger bound for Kuala Lumpur and seized 1460 live star tortoises.

According to an official release, one Loh Seng Hong, bound for Kuala Lumpur by Jet Airways, was intercepted and questioned on suspicion. When he responded incoherently, he was asked to open his his stroller bag and stroller suitcase.

On examination, 1460 live star tortoises were found in the bags.

Later, the star tortoises and the passenger were handed over to the wildlife authorities.

A case had been booked under the Customs Act, 1962 and further investigations were on, the release added.

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