No Snakes on This Plane
- Posted on August 29, 2011 at 6:04pm by
Christopher Santarelli
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A TSA agent at Miami International Airport bit off more than he could chew Thursday. During the screening of a passenger the TSA officials discovered seven exotic snakes and three tortoises concealed inside the man’s pants. CBS Miami reports that the passenger has been arrested and charged with violating the Lacey Act for importing exotic animals, now facing up to five years in jail.
“While snakes and tortoises may not pose a threat to aviation, non-metallic weapons and explosive concealed beneath clothing remain a concern for security personnel and this discovery demonstrates again the effectiveness of advanced imaging technology,” TSA spokesman Jon Allen wrote in a statement.
Meanwhile, police in Colombia found a 7-foot boa constrictor on a bus with its mouth taped shut Monday. With no one claimed ownership, so Colombian police had to put the deadly snake back in the cardboard box they found it. ITN News:
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ravenalexs
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 10:58amEwwwww!
Report Post »Secret Squirrel
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 10:00am.
Report Post »He should have opted out and taken the patdown.
“Sir is there a snake in your pants?”
“Er, no, but thanks.”
Bill Rowland
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 4:54amWhere did he put the turtles?
Report Post »jpsays
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 2:07amI see two ball pythons not really exotic. Red tails are also very common. Stupid person putting them in his pants though.
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 11:42pmIS that a banana in your pants….or a one eyed snake??
Report Post »1casawizard
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 11:36pmThey’re probably not gonna bite off more than they can chew.
Report Post »rpp
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 11:13pmConcealed in his PANTS?!?!? Goodness sake.
Report Post »dontbotherme
Posted on August 29, 2011 at 11:12pmIck.
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