08.05.2026 17:39
A python snake illegally kept by a person in Ordu was seized through the efforts of the General Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks (DKNP) and police teams.
As a result of a joint operation by the Ordu Provincial Police Department's Anti-Smuggling and Organized Crime Branch teams and Ordu DKMP teams, a python illegally kept by an individual was seized.
THE SNAKE WAS PLACED IN THE ZOO
The snake was handed over through coordination with the Giresun Nature Conservation and National Parks Directorate, and after necessary checks, it was placed in the Giresun Zoo for its care and feeding needs.
In a statement from the Nature Conservation and National Parks Directorate, it was emphasized that the unauthorized keeping, transportation, and trade of wild animals are prohibited, and it was stated that inspections and efforts to protect natural life will continue.