**The 32-year-old Canadian man, caught attempting to smuggle a protected species skull through security, is now under investigation as authorities emphasize wildlife protection.**
**Canadian Man Detained for Smuggling Crocodile Skull at Delhi Airport**
**Canadian Man Detained for Smuggling Crocodile Skull at Delhi Airport**
**Delhi customs unveil shocking wildlife trafficking incident involving a baby crocodile skull.**
In a startling incident at Delhi airport, authorities apprehended a Canadian man who was attempting to board a flight to Canada while carrying a baby crocodile skull in his luggage. The man, aged 32, was flagged down during a routine security check on Monday before his intended departure. Upon scrutiny, customs officials uncovered a skull encased in a cream-colored cloth, weighing approximately 777 grams (1.71 pounds).
The item was identified by the wildlife department as a juvenile crocodile skull, prompting immediate legal action as it violated India’s strict wildlife protection regulations. Delhi customs officials noted that the skull would be transferred to the Department of Forests and Wildlife for further examination, confirming its classification under the Wildlife Protection Act due to its unique characteristics such as the texture, tooth formation, and anatomical features indicative of a baby crocodile.
Sources revealed that the man purportedly acquired the skull in Thailand, lacking the required permissions to transport any wildlife materials. While he asserts he was not involved in the crocodile’s demise, an ongoing investigation is seeking to authenticate the skull’s specific sub-species through additional testing.
Previously, wildlife smuggling incidents at Delhi airport have drawn attention, including a case involving a Canadian woman who brought back animal horns as souvenirs. The increasing instances of illegal wildlife trafficking have raised urgent concerns over the protection of endangered species, pushing authorities to enhance security measures and legal consequences for violators.
The item was identified by the wildlife department as a juvenile crocodile skull, prompting immediate legal action as it violated India’s strict wildlife protection regulations. Delhi customs officials noted that the skull would be transferred to the Department of Forests and Wildlife for further examination, confirming its classification under the Wildlife Protection Act due to its unique characteristics such as the texture, tooth formation, and anatomical features indicative of a baby crocodile.
Sources revealed that the man purportedly acquired the skull in Thailand, lacking the required permissions to transport any wildlife materials. While he asserts he was not involved in the crocodile’s demise, an ongoing investigation is seeking to authenticate the skull’s specific sub-species through additional testing.
Previously, wildlife smuggling incidents at Delhi airport have drawn attention, including a case involving a Canadian woman who brought back animal horns as souvenirs. The increasing instances of illegal wildlife trafficking have raised urgent concerns over the protection of endangered species, pushing authorities to enhance security measures and legal consequences for violators.
