Squirrel monkey smuggled from Malaysia seized at Trichy airport
Based on a tip, customs officials checked baggage and found the squirrel monkey in a box containing clothes.
Forest officials said squirrel monkeys are not native to India and are commonly found in Central and South America.
The species is listed under Schedule IV of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, and appendix II of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora). The seized animal is healthy, a forest official said.
Customs officials interrogated the passenger who smuggled the monkey. The passenger was later arrested and he was remanded in judicial custody on Saturday.
The airport officials sent back the monkey to Malaysia.
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