A passenger flight arrived at Chennai International Airport from Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. The passengers were screened by the Chennai airport customs officials. At that time, the customs officers became suspicious of 2 passengers from Tamil Nadu and stopped them for questioning.
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Then the basket in the belongings seemed to move slightly. After that, the customs officials opened the door. They found rare species in it.
They were shocked to see the presence of 4 rare species of monkeys such as De Brazza’s monkey living in the swamp forests of Central Africa, Mantat keresa monkey living in countries like Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Spider monkey living in Central and South America, Mexico and Brazil.
A rare species of cubs who asked the traveler about it. He said that he has brought this to grow. But are there any documents for the animals to be medically tested and have any germs? Isn’t it? There is no certificate.
Also, the wildlife department of India should have permission and certificates to bring it to India without restriction from the International Department of Wildlife Protection.
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4 baby monkeys were confiscated as they did not have any certificates. Later, when officials of the Central Wildlife Crime Branch in Chennai visited, they were found to be of a rare variety.
Officials said that it has been decided to send the baby monkeys back to Malaysia.