Viet Nam Police seize 53 king Cobra by car

HANOI, Viet Nam (AP) — The Vietnamese police have seized 53 says king Cobra, from a car in Hanoi and arrested the driver.

Dang Van Hanh official said Monday that the live snakes were taken to a center of wildlife rescue near the capital where they are treated before being released into the wild.

King Cobra are longest venomous snake in the world and grow up to 5.5 metres (18).

King Cobra meat is considered a delicacy by some in Viet Nam, where hunting is prohibited and trade of snakes. Snakes are also sometimes in traditional medicines.

The snakes, which were kept in green bags, were seized Friday.

Hanh said the official car driver who was paid for their transportation. Local Media reported that it was paid under $ 50.

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