Man caught smuggling rare albino python at Sydney Airport - Customs

[NM]

from news.com.au:

A MAN has been charged with attempting to smuggle 44 native lizards and snakes on a flight out of Australia, including a rare albino python.

The haul of reptiles allegedly found in the 24-year-old's luggage at Sydney airport on Friday included 24 shingleback lizards, 16 bluetongue lizards and four snakes.

 

[Febs]

..and the competitions for the best "Snakes on a Plane" joke starts...now.

 

[Maca44]

Albeit a very serious charge, the sad part is the offender will most likely get a slap on the wrist by the Courts for his actions. The Courts need to toughen up and give out stronger penalties, not just for these offences, but for all serious offences. Having been involved with the law for over 30 years I tell people (joking of course) that if they want to kill someone to simply run over them whilst they are walking on the footpath and you will only lose your licence for 3 months.

 

[thewinchester]

... is the offender will most likely get a slap on the wrist by the Courts for his actions.

Don't you mean a snap on the wrist... sorry, couldn't resist going there.

And yes, this poor excuse for humanity deserves the book being thrown at him.

 

[browski]

I would have thought bringing exotic snakes into Australia would have been more lucrative....and easier.

 

[pauly7]

..and the competitions for the best "Snakes on a Plane" joke starts...now.

Haha is swearing allowed?!

 

[JohnK]

It never ceases to amaze me the lengths that some people would go for money.

I hope he gets what he deserves but I agree with others that he will probably only get a slap on the wrist.

 

[munitalP]

Personally I think less snakes in Australia is a good thing... now if only we can get them to smuggle car salesman, insurance salesman and polly's out of the country....


Mr!

 

[straitman]

It never ceases to amaze me the lengths that some people would go for money.

That seems to be the only joke so far.