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Wildlife Trafficking: Canadian Man Arrested at Delhi Airport for Carrying Crocodile Skull

In a bizarre turn of events at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, Indian customs officials arrested a 32-year-old Canadian man for attempting to smuggle a crocodile skull out of the country. The man was intercepted during a security check at Terminal 3 while preparing to board a flight back to Canada on Monday.
The skull, wrapped in a cream-colored cloth, was discovered during a luggage inspection. It weighed approximately 777 grams and resembled the jaw of a baby crocodile, as confirmed by the Department of Forests and Wildlife. This seizure has ignited a conversation about the enforcement of wildlife protection laws and the international trade in animal parts.
The Customs Department’s statement revealed that the possession of the crocodile skull contravened India’s Wildlife Protection Act, which aims to safeguard species like the crocodile, listed under Schedule-I for maximum protection. The man insisted he had not hunted or killed the animal himself, claiming to have bought it during his travels in Thailand. However, he failed to produce the required legal permits for transporting wildlife products.
This incident is part of a growing trend of wildlife trafficking interceptions at Indian airports. Just last year, another Canadian traveler was stopped at the same airport, this time with horns of an unidentified animal in her luggage, which she claimed to have found during a trek in the Ladakh region.
The case has prompted a closer look at how items like these enter and exit the country, emphasizing the need for stringent checks and international cooperation to combat wildlife crime. Indian forest officials, including Rajesh Tandon, have been vocal in the local press about the need for awareness and stricter enforcement at all entry points.

In a related effort, last month, customs officials at Chennai Airport seized 16 exotic animals from a passenger arriving from Bangkok, underscoring the scale of the challenge in curbing the illegal wildlife trade. This seizure involved baby pythons and a rare squirrel, which were being smuggled in suitcases, highlighting the audacity of wildlife trafficking operations across borders.
The arrest in Delhi has also sparked discussions on social media and among environmental groups, advocating for tougher laws and penalties to deter such acts. The ongoing investigation will determine if this was an isolated incident or part of a larger network involved in the illegal trade of animal parts.

As the legal proceedings against the Canadian man unfold, the case serves as a stark reminder of the global battle against wildlife trafficking, where every seized item can represent a small victory in the conservation of endangered species.

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