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Snakes take control of police station
2009-06-12
[Iran Press TV Latest] Police in Sierra Leone have called in fire fighters and the army to take control of a police station invaded by hundreds of hissing serpents.

The police station in the town of Gerihun -- infested with an estimated 400 snakes -- has left even some of the toughest officers afraid to go to work.

Despite fumigating measures taken by officials in the Ministry of Health, the snakes have not been dislodged and come out in dozens during work hours.

The unwelcome guests have prompted residents to shun the police station and avoid reporting crimes.

Following the failure in luring out the snakes, sharp-shooters have been invited to the scene.
Burn the police station to the ground. It's the only way to be sure.
Posted by:Fred

#6  First you saw "Snakes on an Airplane", now see the exciting, chair-gripping sequel "Snakes in a Police Station.
Posted by: JohnQC   2009-06-12 16:26  

#5  Consider them lunch in lieu of per diem.
Posted by: ed   2009-06-12 15:46  

#4  Or give everyone sticks and celebrate Whacking Day.
Posted by: SteveS   2009-06-12 15:40  

#3  Sierra Leone. Get a witch doctor/zoologist to make a public announcement that this specific type of snake is not only delicious to eat but is known to be nature's own "male enhancement" pill. Then sit back and let 'nature' take its own course, after making a filing with the endangered species act.
Posted by: Procopius2k   2009-06-12 15:26  

#2  Issue pellet rifles (The kind you pump up) and let the officers get target practice.
Posted by: Redneck Jim   2009-06-12 15:13  

#1  Sounds like the staion is built in a nesting ground. Burning and relocating is the only way to avoid them again, even if all are removed.
Posted by: Lumpy Elmoluck5091   2009-06-12 11:31  

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