Snakes on a Plane: Police Find Dozes of Reptiles Smuggled Aboard International Flight

Dozens of Snakes Found in Luggage — Some 60 reptiles were found in luggage Police Spokesperson's Unit

Israel police searching passenger bags made a shocking discovery on Monday, finding dozens of smuggled reptiles about to enter the country.

Law enforcement discovered the roughly 60 reptiles, worth thousands of shekels, in luggage on a flight from Germany to Israel.

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Israeli police have reported the arrest of a suspect attempting to smuggle thousands of shekels worth of 60 snakes and various types of Lizard into Israel on a flight from Germany. The reptiles have been taken for treatment. pic.twitter.com/6XEAOoyF6Q
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The smuggling operation was discovered at Termina; 3 of Ben-Gurion Airport, according to The Jerusalem Post.

Officials working for Israel's Nature and Parks Authority identified the reptiles as dozens of non-native snakes of varying species, as well as monitor lizards.

The suspect attempted to smuggle the live reptiles in his suitcase internationally before he was apprehended by police detectives. The reptiles have been remanded to the custody of Israel's Nature and Parks Authority.