A Shanghai Restaurant Caught Selling Snakes, Including Cobras
Live snakes found on-site
Recently, the Shanghai Market Supervision Bureau received a tip-off from a concerned citizen about a business in Changning District illegally selling snakes. Acting on the provided information, the regulatory authorities identified the business's operating hours from 5 PM to the early hours of the morning.
In a covert operation conducted late at night to avoid alerting the suspects, officials raided the establishment. The scene was a dimly lit attic, with mysterious boxes stacked along dusty walls. Suddenly, a bag of live snakes fell, causing an official to let out a sharp scream.
In total, 65 live snakes were seized, including cobras and king ratsnakes. Additionally, a significant quantity of frozen snake products was discovered on-site. The menu at the establishment listed prices such as 398 RMB per kilogram for cobras and 568 RMB per kilogram for king ratsnakes.
Frozen snake products discovered during the raid
The operator of the business was found to be selling species that are classified as important for ecological, scientific, and social reasons and are protected under national regulations. The total sales amounted to 75,682 RMB. Due to the large scale of the operation, the case has been referred to the police for further investigation and potential criminal charges.
The market supervision department emphasizes that neither wild nor farmed snakes are included in the National Livestock and Poultry Genetic Resources Catalogue (2021 Edition), and businesses are prohibited from using snakes as food ingredients. Other terrestrial wild animals, such as civet cats, bamboo rats, and wild chickens, are also prohibited from being consumed.
Online, people have been quick to comment, highlighting the audacity of both sellers and buyers in such illicit trades.
Source: 上观新闻
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