The Department of Environment and Heritage Protection arrested an individual for the possession of snakes endemic to Sri Lanka, and other animals, during a raid yesterday.
The suspect had allegedly sold the reptiles he had captured from the Sinharaja and other jungle areas in Sri Lanka, to foreigners.
The suspect had also allegedly appointed agents at different areas in Mirissa, to exhibit and sell these species to foreigners.
He will be produced before the Matara Magistrate Court.
