June 14th, 2026 - 04:23 GMT
Abandoned suitcase sparks major wildlife seizure as customs officers uncover lizards, snakes, frogs and scorpions hidden inside passenger baggage At Dubai International Airport, where millions of passengers and shipments move through one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs every year, an unclaimed suitcase appeared no different from countless others awaiting routine handling. It carried no identifying information, no visible indication of wrongdoing and no clues about what lay inside. Yet, for Dubai Customs inspectors, the unattended bag raised questions. Acting on a combination of risk indicators and observations identified during ...