Commissioner Chance played an important role in this case. The officers actually suspected that the 25-year-old was part of a drug trafficking ring. But instead of drugs, officers found numerous exotic animals in the apartment that were being kept illegally.
On Tuesday around 1 p.m., Braunau police officers conducted a voluntary inspection of a 25-year-old from Braunau’s apartment due to investigation into suspected drug trafficking. During the inspection it turned out that the 25-year-old was the owner of a large number of undeclared and partly unknown exotic animals.
Bought online
The investigation revealed that some animals had been purchased unofficially and illegally from various online traders and social media groups. Because the animals were not kept in a species-specific manner, an environmental authority, the LKA OÖ and the BH-Braunau, were informed about this. After a brief inspection, an official veterinarian sent to the scene ordered the animals to be removed immediately. He was supported by a reptile expert from the Braunau district to correctly move and transport the partly unknown animal species.
Dead animals have also been found
During the animal collection process, several deceased animals were found in and outside the boxes and terrariums intended for them. A total of 34 tarantulas, 4 leopard geckos, 2 bearded dragons and 2 boa constrictors had to be seized. The 25-year-old is reported.
Source: Krone
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