It reads like a B-movie script – officials from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, in conjunction with their counterparts in Florida – have busted a venomous snake trafficking ring following a multi-year investigation. More than 200 cobras and vipers were confiscated including some of the most deadly snakes in the world, for many of which the state has no antivenom. Eight individuals in total were arrested, and following court proceedings the snakes will be placed with licensed zoos and aquariums. Keeping venomous snakes off our streets has DNR officials RISING…
New York man arrested over threats to Mike Collins
Georgia law enforcement officials traveled all the way up to Buffalo, New York this week to arrest a man charged with making death threats to U.S. Rep. Mike Collins and his son-in-law. The suspect faces two counts of terroristic threats. “No American should have to worry that their home could be the next Butler, Pennsylvania or Utah Valley University,” said Collins after the arrest, referring to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and attempted assassination of then-candidate Donald Trump. He went on to condemn the campaign rhetoric of U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, who he’s running against, for inciting violence. DRIFTING…
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