Police make bizarre discovery in car: two pythons in the center console, a box of mice, and a goldfish
A 51-year-old Amsterdam man was arrested on the A4 near Hoofddorp for driving under the influence after police discovered two pythons, live mice, and a goldfish in his vehicle. The animals were seized and moved to a shelter, and authorities also confiscated several joints found in the car.
Police stopped a 51-year-old driver from Amsterdam on the A4 motorway near Hoofddorp after he was observed driving under the influence. Upon inspecting the vehicle, officers discovered a bizarre collection of items, including two pythons hidden within the center console of the car. Additionally, the interior contained a box of live mice meant to serve as food for the snakes and a goldfish kept inside the vehicle. Authorities also recovered four pre-rolled joints from the passenger seat during the search.
Following the arrest, the animals were seized by the police. Both the pythons and the mice were relocated to an animal shelter for proper care, while the goldfish was also moved to a separate facility. The driver, whose identity was not disclosed, was taken into custody by local authorities. The incident highlights an unusual case of animal transportation that required intervention by the transport team to ensure the safety and welfare of the creatures involved.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

