Indian man arrested with 47 venomous vipers in bag at Mumbai airport

An Indian man was arrested at Mumbai airport with 47 venomous vipers in his luggage, including spider-tailed horned vipers and Indonesian pit vipers. The reptiles were seized under Indian wildlife protection laws. Customs officials frequently arrest passengers attempting to smuggle banned wildlife into the country, with previous cases involving crocodile skulls, gibbons, and exotic turtles. To legally import animals, passengers must obtain the necessary permits and licenses in compliance with India's regulations.