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‘Operation Viper:’ 8 people arrested in illegal Florida snake trafficking rings

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Eight people were arrested Thursday, accused of taking part in an illegal venomous snake trafficking ring in Florida, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

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WPLG

‘Operation Viper:’ 8 people arrested in illegal Florida snake trafficking rings

Eight people were arrested Thursday, accused of taking part in an illegal venomous snake trafficking ring in Florida, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

1 year ago·Miami, United States

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WKMG

‘Operation Viper:’ 8 people arrested in illegal Florida snake trafficking rings

Eight people were arrested Thursday, accused of taking part in an illegal venomous snake trafficking ring in Florida, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

1 year ago·Orlando, United States

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WESH

Operation Viper: FWC investigation leads to arrests of snake trafficking suspects

"Some of these snakes are among the most dangerous in the world."

1 year ago

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Herald Sun

‘Operation Viper’ targets illegal trafficking of ‘highly venomous snakes, says FWC

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) says its undercover agents were able to buy and sell nearly 200 illegal snakes in a three-year investigation called Operation Viper.

1 year ago·Melbourne, Australia

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The National Desk

Spitting cobras and testosterone: Inside Florida's venomous snake trafficking trade

An undercover investigation into a Florida man helped expose additional suspects in a statewide probe of the venomous snake trade.

1 year ago

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WOFL

Illegal snake trafficking ring sends multiple people to jail in Florida

Eight people have been arrested in Florida for illegally trafficking snakes — some venomous — to undercover FWC agents over the course of three years.

1 year ago

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