An African Serval Cat has been illegally imported into Sri Lanka from Moscow, Russia, via air cargo. Sri Lanka Customs Officials have launched an investigation, revealing that a resident of Kandy was responsible for bringing the animal into the country without proper authorization.

The African Serval Cat, a protected species, bears resemblance to the native Sri Lankan Fishing Cat. Despite its protected status, the African Serval Cat is in high demand as a pet in Europe and Middle Eastern countries.