Dutton Park police, in conjunction with the Department of Environment and Science, have charged a man following the discovery of two reptiles in East Brisbane.
As a result of a public tip off police executed a search warrant on a Lytton Road address yesterday afternoon.
Police will allege a search of the premises uncovered animals listed as protected under the Nature and Conservation Act.
The animals seized included an olive python almost three metres in length and weighing approximately 15kg and albino python almost two metres in length which were released into the care of the RSPCA and officials from the Department of Environment and Science.
It will be alleged police also located an improvised Taser, knuckledusters and drug utensils at the address.
A 41-year-old East Brisbane man has been given a Notice to Appear for restriction on keeping or using a taken protected animal, possess dangerous drugs, possess drug utensils and unlawful possession weapon.
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