Woman Arrested in Hong Kong After Crocodile Discovery Leads to 100 Reptiles Found in Flat
Quick Look
- Hong Kong police arrested a 35-year-old woman after finding a 1.5-meter crocodile on her balcony.
- This discovery led authorities to uncover approximately 100 more reptiles, including endangered species, in her flat, prompting an investigation by the AFCD.
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Hong Kong police arrested a woman after a 1.5-meter crocodile was found on her balcony, leading to the discovery of about 100 more reptiles, including endangered species, in her flat.
Hong Kong police have arrested a woman after the discovery of a 1.5-metre-long (4.9 feet) crocodile on her balcony led to authorities finding about 100 more reptiles in her home, the South China Morning Post has learned.
A source said police officers and staff from the Agricultural, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) returned to the flat at midnight on Wednesday after finding the crocodile hours earlier, only to discover more reptiles.
“Officers discovered a large number of animals inside the flat, including many regulated endangered species,” the insider said.
A force spokesman said the animals included turtles, lizards and snakes.
The 35-year-old woman occupying the flat was subsequently arrested.
The case has been passed to the department, and the animals have been taken away for inspection.
Open Questions
- What is the woman's motive for keeping the reptiles?
- What will happen to the seized animals?
- What specific endangered species were found?
