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64 Star tortoises seized, man detained at airport

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Press Trust of India Chennai
As many as 64 star tortoises, a protected wildlife species, was seized from a man at the airport here today just before he was to board a flight to Malaysia, airport officials said.

Naina Mohammed Yasin was detained by Customs authorities before his departure to Kuala Lumpur by a Malaysian Airlines flight after it was found that he had 64 star tortoises hidden in his baggage.

He would be handed over to Forest Department officials for further enquiry and appropriate action, they said.

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First Published: Jul 02 2015 | 5:22 PM IST

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