Smuggling of exotic primates is on the rise. Customs officials have made several seizures at airports, including those in Bengaluru and Mumbai. These seizures have involved various types of primates being trafficked from countries such as Thailand and Malaysia.

Further details about these cases are available. The problem of primate smuggling is not limited to one region. Multiple cases have been reported over the years, with some involving rare species.

A rare orangutan was recovered in November 2024, and other cases have been reported, including one in an Odisha forest.