Airport officials were surprised to discover a massive 10ft python inside a passenger's carry-on bag.

It was a regular day for the customs officers at Tashkent airport in Uzbekistan, until they came across a shocking discovery in a passenger's carry-on luggage. As they were scanning the bags, their attention was caught by a peculiar shape on the X-ray machine. Upon further inspection, they found a giant albino Burmese python curled up inside the bag. This took everyone by surprise and the man was immediately taken into custody.

In a statement released by the Customs Department for the Tashkent region, it was revealed that the man had attempted to smuggle the 10-foot long snake through the 'Gishtkuprik' border customs post. The snake, which had not been declared by the passenger, was discovered during the security check. It is believed to be a tiger albino python, a rare species native to South and Southeast Asia. The incident took place on 28th September and the man was unable to provide the required documents for importing such an animal into the Republic of Uzbekistan.

According to customs officials, the python has been handed over to the Tashkent Zoo, where experts have confirmed its good health. The International Red Book listing of this animal requires international CITIES permission for its import, which the passenger failed to provide. An investigation is currently underway by the customs authorities to determine the intentions behind this illegal act.

This is not the first time that animal smuggling has been detected at an airport. In 2022, two women were caught with 109 different animals in their luggage. Nithya Raja, 38, and Zakia Sulthana, 24, were detained at an airport when an X-ray screening revealed the presence of these creatures. Sathon Konggoen, the chief of the wildlife inspection office at the airport, expressed his concern stating that such cases have become common due to the high prices of these animals in India. He also mentioned that animal trafficking is usually detected at the Thai-Myanmar borders and domestic airports.

For the latest news updates, follow Metro on Whatsapp and join our community for breaking news and interesting stories. The authorities estimate that the animals discovered in the women's luggage could have been sold for a whopping 200,000 THB. It is a reminder that animal trafficking is a serious issue that needs to be addressed and prevented at all costs.

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