In a recent incident at Chennai airport, customs officials discovered six black-collared starlings found dead in a passenger’s baggage, suspected to be a trial run by smugglers to test security alertness. The birds, not endangered species, were incinerated. This discovery comes in the wake of several successful busts indicating a crackdown on wildlife smuggling in India. While these efforts have deterred smugglers to some extent, international airports continue to remain vigilant against such illegal activities. Wildlife trafficking remains a significant concern globally, and authorities are working tirelessly to curb these illicit practices.