Thousands of reptiles rescued in global police op 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Agence France-PressePolice have rescued thousands of live snakes, lizards and geckos and stopped some 20 crocodiles and alligators from becoming high-end fashion products, Europol said Monday, after a coordinated global police operation. “The operation, coordinated by Europol and Interpol involved agencies from 22 countries and led to seizures ranging from live animals to high-end fashion products,” Europol said in a statement. Globally police seized 4,419 live animals including 2,703 turtles and tortoises, 1059 snakes, 512 lizards and geckos and 20 crocodiles and alligators. Operation Blizzard targeted aircraft passengers, commercial cargo, pet shops and people legally allowed to keep reptiles, Europol said.

Source: Manila Bulletin June 03, 2019 16:52 UTC