A close-up shot of the back of a canopy truck containing several taped plastic transport bins and a large beige pet carrier. A vibrant green snake is clearly visible, coiled inside one of the transparent plastic containers.
During a routine inspection for illegal reptiles in Durbanville, Cape of Good Hope SPCA inspectors stumbled upon military explosives triggering a major police response.
The SPCA's routine inspection took an unexpected turn when they discovered military explosives on the property, prompting them to call in the army for assistance.
Backed by Metro Police and the Law Enforcement Animal Control Auxiliary Unit, the welfare team arrived with a court warrant to investigate reports of poorly kept snakes. The routine check took a sharp turn when inspectors stumbled upon two suspected military explosive devices hidden on the property.
The SPCA team quickly secured and cleared the area by following correct protocol before handing over the scene to the state's heavy reinforcements.
