Wildlife Crime: Two Individuals Arrested for Releasing Pythons into Drain
Investigation Underway
Petaling Jaya: Two individuals have been arrested following a viral video of people releasing three pythons into a drain along Jalan Persiaran Putra in Putra Heights. The incident was reported to the authorities, and an investigation was launched, leading to the arrest of the suspects.
The Investigation
According to New Straits Times, Selangor Pehilitan director Wan Mohd Adib Wan Mohd Yusoh revealed that the organization received a complaint from the Putra Heights police station on February 11. Together with the police, they checked the suspects’ house and found a live reticulated python, which was between 3.5 and 4.5 meters long.
Evidence Found
The suspects, who were arrested for owning wildlife without a valid license under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010, failed to produce any documents of ownership of the snake. During the investigation, the suspects confessed that they were the individuals in the viral video.
Arrest and Bail
The two suspects were released on police bail while further investigations are being conducted.
Evidence Custody
According to Wan Mohd Adib, the snake will be brought back to Selangor Perhilitan for safe-keeping as it is considered evidence in this case.
Timeline of Events
Subang Jaya district police chief, Assistant Commissioner Wan Azlan Wan Mamat, revealed that investigations revealed that the pythons were released in mid-January. The report was lodged by a local man at 10:15 am on February 3 based on a video that showed three men releasing three pythons into the large drain.
Conclusion
The arrests and ongoing investigation serve as a reminder of the importance of wildlife conservation and the consequences of wildlife crime. The authorities will continue to work to protect and preserve the natural world, and those found guilty of wildlife crimes will face the full force of the law.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What was the viral video about?
A: The viral video showed three individuals releasing three pythons into a drain in Putra Heights.
Q: Who was arrested?
A: Two individuals were arrested for owning wildlife without a valid license under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010.
Q: What was the length of the snake found in the suspects’ house?
A: The snake was between 3.5 and 4.5 meters long.
Q: What happened to the snake?
A: The snake will be brought back to Selangor Perhilitan for safe-keeping as it is considered evidence in this case.
Q: When were the pythons released?
A: According to investigations, the pythons were released in mid-January.