THE STAR (Toronto, Ontario) 22 September 07 Deadly snake found in Niagara-on-the-Lake drug bust (Chris Jai Centeno)

A police search of a Niagara-on-the-Lake house Friday netted narcotics, two handguns, over 1,600 rounds of ammunition and a venomous Gabon viper.

The raid on the Four Mile Creek Rd. house came after two men were arrested and charged in a commercial parking lot on Ontario St. in St. Catharines Friday afternoon.

Police say that $100,000 worth of marijuana, $5,000 worth of cocaine, two pick-up trucks and quantities of cash were seized at the scene.

Gabon vipers, found in Central Africa's rainforests, are one of the heaviest vipers. They can weigh in at about 10 pounds and can grow to up to seven feet. They also possess the longest fangs which can measure up to 1.5 inches.

They have the largest poison glands of any venomous snake. When preparing to attack, they are motionless - and then strike quickly and efficiently.

Victims can expect severe pain, shock and potentially death. If the victim survives, damaged tissue may have to be removed, which can mean amputation of affected body parts.

Niagara Region resident Jason Kaye, 28, is charged with possession of drugs, possession for the purpose of trafficking, careless storage of a firearm and careless storage of ammunition.

Owen Sound resident Kenneth Church, 56, is charged with possession and possession for the purpose of trafficking.

Police anticipate that more charges will be laid.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Niagara Regional Police at 905-688-4111.
Deadly snake found in Niagara-on-the-Lake drug bust

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