Dubai Customs has foiled an attempt to smuggle rare, endangered wildlife through Dubai International Airport as part of its ongoing efforts to enforce the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). The incident involved an Asian passenger arriving in the UAE, whose luggage was flagged during routine screening after inspection systems detected unusual contents. Officers then carried out a detailed manual search in line with standard procedures. Hidden animals uncovered inside luggage During the inspection, customs officers discovered a basket concealed inside the suitcase ...