Police find rattlesnake during drug search and seizure operation. Photos and video: Facebook Wheat Ridge Police Department
A terrifying video recorded last Sunday (26) by the Wheat Ridge police in the state of Colorado showed an officer finding a rattlesnake inside a car during a drug search and seizure operation.
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While an officer was searching a car that had been spotted with “drug paraphernalia,” a rattlesnake was found in the back seat, along with drugs and a firearm.
The video was recorded by a body camera of a Wheat Ridge police officer. “Hey, do you have a rattlesnake here?” asked the incredulous officer. “Are you serious?” replied the vehicle owner, also surprised.
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According to the police, the owner lent the car to a friend to pick it up at the location. According to police information, the car owner will not be charged, but officers are seeking the friend for questioning.
“You can imagine our officer’s shock. It’s a good example of how you need to be prepared for anything in this job, including snake charming,” Wheat Ridge police said in a statement.
Photos and video: Facebook Wheat Ridge Police Department
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