A Canadian man was arrested after trying to smuggle a crocodile skull in his luggage at an airport in Delhi. The 32-year-old, who has not been named, was trying to return to Canada on Monday when the illegal animal specimen – complete with scales and razor-sharp teeth – was discovered at check-in.

A skull wrapped in a cream-colored cloth was found in the luggage of the passenger during the investigation. The skull featured sharp teeth and a jaw-like structure, weighing approximately 777 grams.

Indian authorities say they have arrested a Canadian man at Delhi airport for carrying a crocodile skull in his luggage. The 32-year-old man was at the airport on Monday to catch his flight to Canada when he was first stopped during security check.

Upon examination, a skull with sharp teeth, resembling the jaw of a baby crocodile, weighing approximately 777 grams, was discovered wrapped in a cream-coloured cloth.