Police Responded to a Call – the Animals They Saw in the House Shocked Them

In the British region of Greater Manchester, police, the municipal council, and animal welfare officers seized a large python and a two-meter caiman from a private residence. The animals were kept illegally, without a license. The caiman, named Lyle, was moved to a zoo. Authorities emphasize enforcement of the Dangerous Wild Animals Act.

In the British region of Greater Manchester, police, together with municipal council staff and animal welfare officers, conducted an operation to seize dangerous exotic animals from a private home. Inside the residence, a large python and a two-meter South American spectacled caiman were found, kept in a specially equipped artificial pond. Under British law, particularly the 1976 Act, keeping such reptiles without a state license and ensuring proper safety conditions is strictly prohibited. Trafford Council representative Kelly Glenton stated that the seizure was carried out immediately to ensure the safety of local residents. After the operation, the animals were taken to a veterinarian. On September 17, the caiman, named Lyle, was moved to a specialized zoo. RSPCA expert Evie Button noted the problem of the popularity of exotic pets whose needs cannot be met in an ordinary apartment.