Police Recover 46 Venomous Snakes in Connecticut Warehouse Raid

WHO:

WTNH - Two New Haven men were arrested.

NH Register - Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Environmental Conservation Police (EnCon Police) were involved in the seizure.

WHAT:

NH Register - EnCon Police seized 49 reptiles, including 46 venomous snakes, two anacondas, and one water monitor lizard.

WTNH - The seizure occurred after a lengthy investigation into illegal possession of venomous snakes.

WHERE:

WTNH - The reptiles were seized from a warehouse in Hamden, Connecticut.

WHEN:

WTNH - The seizure took place on July 24.

WHY:

WTNH - The investigation was prompted by illegal possession of venomous snakes.

HOW:

WTNH - EnCon Police obtained a search and seizure warrant for the warehouse.

(UPDATED July 31, 2026 00:24 UTC)

Two New Haven men were arrested after a significant seizure by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's Environmental Conservation Police, who confiscated 49 reptiles from a warehouse in Hamden, Connecticut. This impressive haul included 46 venomous snakes, two anacondas, and one water monitor lizard, following a lengthy investigation into the illegal possession of these dangerous animals. EnCon Police had obtained a search and seizure warrant for the warehouse, leading to this operation on July 24.