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New Indian Express
12 hours ago
- New Indian Express
Exotic monkeys, tortoises seized at Chennai airport, one held
CHENNAI: The Customs officials of Chennai international airport foiled a bid to smuggle two exotic monkeys and seven tortoises by a passenger who came from Thailand on Wednesday night. An official release said upon checking the checked-in trolley bag of an Indian male passenger, who arrived on the Thai Airways flight, the officials found a two ventilated carry bags and a small cloth bag concealed under layers of confectionery items. On closer inspection, movements were noticed inside the ventilated bags. Further scrutiny revealed two live monkeys of different species - each hidden in a separate carry bags - and seven tortoises wrapped inside the taped cloth bag. The animals were deported to Thailand. Customs said import of such wildlife without valid authorisation is prohibited under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, the Customs Act, 1962, and the CITES regulations governing international trade in endangered species.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Wildlife smuggling bid foiled at Chennai airport; man arrested
CHENNAI: Customs sleuths at Chennai airport foiled an attempt to smuggle in two monkeys and seven tortoises by an Indian male passenger who arrived from Bangkok on Wednesday. The suspect landed at Chennai airport around 11.55 pm. Customs officers secured him based on intelligence. His checked-in trolley bag was examined, and officers stumbled upon two ventilated carry bags and a small cloth bag concealed beneath layers of confectionery items. On further scrutiny, the officers were shocked to find two live monkeys of different species hidden in the carry bags and seven tortoises tightly wrapped and taped inside the cloth bag. Since import of such wildlife without prior authorisation violates the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, the Customs Act, 1962, and the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) regulations, the animals were safely deported back to Thailand. The passenger was arrested under relevant provisions of the Customs Act and Wildlife Protection Act. He was remanded in judicial custody.
Cision Canada
2 days ago
- Cision Canada
CBSA investigation into prohibited devices leads to charges against residents of Laval and Saint-Eustache Français
MONTREAL, June 18, 2025 /CNW/ - Scott Shein, 51, a resident of Laval, and John Papadimitriou, 52, a resident of Saint-Eustache, will appear in court on June 19, 2025, at the Laval courthouse to face 17 criminal charges. These charges were laid as part of a criminal investigation by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) into the illegal importation of a prohibited weapon and prohibited devices. The CBSA investigation followed the interception of packages by Canada Border Services officers in April 2024 at the CBSA International Mail Processing Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. The investigation identified two individuals in Canada involved in importing a prohibited weapon and devices from the United States. Search warrants executed at the residences of the two accused on June 6, 2024, resulted in the seizure of additional evidence, including several weapons. Scott Shein and John Papadimitriou are both charged with importing prohibited devices under subsection 159(1) of the Customs Act and paragraph 104(1)(a) of the Criminal Code, as well as conspiracy under subsection 465(1) of the Criminal Code. Scott Shein faces three additional charges related to the importation and possession of prohibited weapons: one count under subsection 159(1) of the Customs Act for smuggling goods into Canada; one count under paragraph 104(1)(a) of the Criminal Code, for importing a prohibited weapon into Canada; and one count under subsection 91(2) of the Criminal Code, for possession of prohibited weapons. John Papadimitriou faces the following charges: one count under paragraph 108(1)(b) of the Criminal Code for possessing a restricted firearm with an obliterated serial number; one count under subsection 99(1) of the Criminal Code for manufacturing a restricted firearm; three counts under subsection 102.1(1) of the Criminal Code for possessing computer data for the purpose of printing firearms using a 3D printer; one count under subsection 91(1) of the Criminal Code for being in possession of five restricted or prohibited firearms without authorization; one count under subsection 86(1) of the Criminal Code for improperly storing 14 firearms; two counts under subsection 91(2) of the Criminal Code for possessing 15 prohibited weapons and 14 prohibited devices; and one count under section 155 of the Customs Act for possession of four illegally imported prohibited devices. A file concerning these offences was referred to the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, and charges were laid on June 2, 2025. These charges are subject to validation by the court. Quote "The interception of high-risk goods, such as firearms, firearm components, and prohibited weapons and devices, is a priority for the Canada Border Services Agency. Offenders will be held accountable for their actions. I commend our officers who, through their dedication and expertise, have protected our communities by stopping the illegal flow of dangerous weapons". - Eric Lapierre, Regional Director General, Quebec Region, Canada Border Services Agency Quick facts Canada is investing $1.3 billion to bolster security at the border and strengthen the immigration system, all while keeping Canadians safe. Information on the border plan is available at The Government of Canada's Border Plan: significant investments to strengthen border security and our immigration system. The CBSA is committed to protecting Canadians by preventing firearms and prohibited weapons from entering our communities and conducting criminal investigations into those who commit criminal offences under border legislation. The Agency conducts intelligence and investigative operations to identify and intercept contraband. These activities consistently result in numerous seizures across the country and various charges under the Customs Act and the Criminal Code. For the latest seizure statistics, visit the Canada Border Services Agency seizures page. Report any suspicious cross-border activity by contacting the Border Watch Hotline at 1-888-502-9060 (toll-free from Canada and the United States).
The Sun
5 days ago
- The Sun
36 detained in raids on three premises in Sungai Petani
SUNGAI PETANI: A total of 36 individuals, aged between 28 and 32, were detained during a raid on three premises around Jalan Kampung Baru near here early this morning. Kuala Muda police chief ACP Hanyan Ramlan said the raids, carried out between 2 am to 5 am, focused on an entertainment centre suspected of running prostitution activities involving foreigners, as well as a retail shop and a restaurant. 'Those arrested include 15 men and 21 women — 20 of them from Myanmar and one from India, who is believed to be the owner of the premises. 'None of them possessed valid travel documents, and the entertainment premises were found to be operating without proper licences,' he said in a statement today He added that during the raid, there was a scramble to escape but all were arrested by the raiding team. 'Also seized were musical equipment, liquor and cigarettes, suspected to be untaxed... all believed to be used during activities at the premises. The case is being investigated under Section 135(1)(d) of the Customs Act, Sections 55B and 6(3) of the Immigration Act, Regulation 39(b) of the Immigration Regulations 1963, and Section 6(2) of the Entertainment and Places of Entertainment Enactment.
The Sun
5 days ago
- The Sun
36 Nabbed in Sungai Petani Raid Over Illegal Activities
SUNGAI PETANI: A total of 36 individuals, aged between 28 and 32, were detained during a raid on three premises around Jalan Kampung Baru near here early this morning. Kuala Muda police chief ACP Hanyan Ramlan said the raids, carried out between 2 am to 5 am, focused on an entertainment centre suspected of running prostitution activities involving foreigners, as well as a retail shop and a restaurant. 'Those arrested include 15 men and 21 women — 20 of them from Myanmar and one from India, who is believed to be the owner of the premises. 'None of them possessed valid travel documents, and the entertainment premises were found to be operating without proper licences,' he said in a statement today He added that during the raid, there was a scramble to escape but all were arrested by the raiding team. 'Also seized were musical equipment, liquor and cigarettes, suspected to be untaxed... all believed to be used during activities at the premises. The case is being investigated under Section 135(1)(d) of the Customs Act, Sections 55B and 6(3) of the Immigration Act, Regulation 39(b) of the Immigration Regulations 1963, and Section 6(2) of the Entertainment and Places of Entertainment Enactment.
