Snake left in threat to policeman

Updated July 28, 2011 10:16:56

A deadly snake has been left left in a box on the driveway of a police officer's house on the far south coast of New South Wales.

The off-duty officer found the death adder on his back lawn, and a box with derogatory words written on it was discovered on the driveway soon afterwards.

A forensic examination confirmed the snake had been in the box.

Detective Inspector Kevin McNeil says the discovery is considered extremely serious.

"The incident is considered a direct threat to the officer and his young family, who were all home at the time the snake was found," Inspector McNeil said in a statement.

"It is concerning any person would go to such a level to intimidate an officer."

The incident happened in April, but has been kept secret by police since for operational reasons.

Police are also refusing to name the town where the officer lives because of fears it could compromise investigations.

They have asked for anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Topics: police, crime, law-crime-and-justice, animals, nsw, batemans-bay-2536

First posted July 28, 2011 08:29:09

Source: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-07-28/snake-left-in-threat-to-policeman/2813680

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