TIRUCHIRAPPALLI: A passenger was caught at the airport with 47 pythons. Mohammed Moitheen, who had arrived at Trichy Airport from Kuala Lumpur was arrested. The incident happened yesterday.

Apart from pythons, two lizards were also found in the trolley bag of the young man. Suspecting Muhammad's behaviour when he arrived at Tiruchirappalli airport, customs officers detained him. Upon checking the bag, the reptiles were found kept in small boxes.

Upon receiving information, forest officials reached the airstrip and took custody of the creatures. Steps have been taken to repatriate them to Malaysia. Moitheen has been apprehended and is currently being interrogated.