A baby spider monkey and two rattlesnakes were discovered in the house of a suspect who was arrested by methamphetamine during a traffic stop in California, police said.
The incident began on May 6 when the agents of the Sheriff of the Solano County made a traffic stop at Clifford Vincenty, 50, in Vallejo, California, and discovered half a pound of methamphetamine in their vehicle, police said.
Vincenty, who is also a resident of Vallejo, was arrested without incident and accused of possession of a controlled substance for sale.
However, the next day, the vice -edges of the Solano County and the Sheriff’s application of the Solano County Sheriff completed a search warrant in Vincenty’s Residence in Vallejo, which is when they discovered more evidence in the case against Vincenty.
“The Sheriff’s Office of the Solano County has made an important arrest related to drugs after a traffic stop and the subsequent registration order that discovered a large amount of methamphetamine worth a value of the street approximately $ 26,000, and the discovery of smuggling, effective and exotic animals,” said the police. “The search produced an additional pound of methamphetamine, more than $ 2,000 in cash, a live spider monkey and two live rattlesnakes.”
Animal control safely eliminated animals, which were evaluated for proper attention, and the spider monkey was later placed in the Oakland Zoo with the help of fish and the wild life of California, authorities said.
A baby spider monkey and two rattlesnakes were discovered in the house of a suspect who was arrested by methamphetamine during a traffic stop in California, police said.
Oakland Zoo
It was reported that the primacy, which was called Violeta by the staff of the Oakland Zoo, had a decent health and is believed to be around 18 months, zoo officials said.
“The veterinary hospital staff is taking measures to guarantee the general well -being of Violeta and has reported that he is going well in his temporal home where the guardians have established enrichment, along with blankets and toys to keep it comfortable and stimulated,” the authorities said. “They are providing a healthy diet that includes a variety of fruits and vegetables, and is drinking formula that will help minimize the probability of pathological bone fractures.”
Wildlife trafficking is one of the world’s largest illegal offices, only overcome by drug trafficking and people, according to the Oakland Zoo, who says that trade is often driven by the demand of these animals as pets or companies driven by profits, as opportunities for interactive photos and experiences.
“Wildlife Trafficking is a growing conservation crisis, driving countless species, like spider monkeys and Other Nonhuman Primates, Toward Extinction. BeSe Animals Are Often Exploited this and public safety.
Meanwhile, Vincenty now faces additional charges, including possession of a controlled substance for sale and possible violations related to the possession of exotic animals.
“This operation demonstrates our commitment to interrupt the illegal drug activity in Solano County,” said Sheriff Brad Dewall.
Research on the case is currently in progress.
