Hong Kong police have arrested a woman after the discovery of a 1.5-metre-long (4.9 feet) crocodile on her balcony led to authorities finding about 100 more reptiles in her home, the South China Morning Post has learned.A source said police officers and staff from the Agricultural, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) returned to the flat at midnight on Thursday after finding the crocodile hours earlier, only to discover more reptiles.“Officers discovered large amounts of animals inside the flat, including many regulated endangered species,” the insider said.
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THU · 2026-06-25 · 06:32 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0625-87248
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Crocodile discovered on balcony triggers arrest after 100 more reptiles found
Hong Kong police arrested a woman after a 1.5-meter crocodile was found on her balcony. Following this initial discovery, authorities returned to the flat and found approximately 100 more reptiles.
Jess MaSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-25 · 06:32 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong police arrested a woman after a 1.5-meter crocodile was found on her balcony. Following this initial discovery, authorities returned to the flat and found approximately 100 more reptiles. Officers from the Agricultural, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) were involved in the subsequent search. The reptiles found inside the flat included many regulated endangered species. The discovery and subsequent arrests occurred on Thursday.
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About 100 more reptiles were found in her home.
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Officers discovered large amounts of animals inside the flat, including many regulated endangered species.
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Agricultural, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) returned to the flat at midnight on Thursday after finding the crocodile hours earlier, only to discover more reptiles.
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