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

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

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

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.

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The Herald and Weekly Times

Melbourne

Victoria

Australia

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

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

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

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

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Illegal snake trafficking ring sends multiple people to jail in Florida

FWC said charges were filed on Thursday for eight people suspected of snake trafficking.

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Fort Myers

Lee County

Cape Coral man accused of illegally trafficking venomous snakes from his home

The undercover investigation into a man from Palm Beach Gardens helped expose additional suspects in a statewide probe of the venomous snake trade in Florida.

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Spitting cobras and rattlesnakes: Inside the venomous snake trafficking investigation

13 de enero de 2023 – Miami – EFE. Una larga investigación de tres años concluyó con la detención en Florida de ocho personas a las que se presentaron este viernes cargos por traficar con cerca de 200 serpientes venenosas y prohibidas de diferentes partes del mundo, informaron las autoridades. La investigación se inició en 2020, después de que la Comisión para la Conservación de la Pesca y Fauna Silvestre de Florida (FWC) recibiera informes de i…

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Charges filed against 8 venomous snake traffickers in Florida

The FWC filed charges against eight individuals Thursday, ranging from second degree misdemeanors to third-degree felonies related to the illegal trafficking of venomous and prohibited snakes. The FWC has been receiving intelligence reports and complaints indicating that a black market exists for the sale and purchase of illegal and highly dangerous venomous reptiles in Florida. In 2020, the FWC initiated a long-term investigation with undercove…

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Operation Viper - FWC probe leads to charges for venomous snake traffickers; Cape Coral man cited

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

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