Indian man caught smuggling live cobras under scooter seat
A man from India was found with three venomous cobras under the seat of his scooter. It’s alleged that he was smuggling them since cobras are a protected species and…
BRISTOL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 02: A King Cobra is displayed to the public at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm on August 2, 2016 in Bristol, England. Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm has teamed up with the Reptile Zone in Bristol to bring a fortnight of educational shows which allows members of the public to see some of the world’s most deadliest reptiles close up. The annual event showcases some of the world’s most notorious snakes behind a specially constructed presentation room. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
(Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)A man from India was found with three venomous cobras under the seat of his scooter.
It's alleged that he was smuggling them since cobras are a protected species and poachers go after them for their skin and venom. The man was suspected of participating in poaching activities in a nearby forest.
Wildlife officials recorded video of authorities making the hidden cobra discovery.
