Reptile shock for Rio drug police

by Lauren on September 5, 2008

Brazilian police say they have seized two caimans - small alligator-like reptiles - during an operation against drug traffickers in Rio de Janeiro.

They were looking for the leader of a drugs gang in one of Rio’s shanty towns - known as favelas - when they came across the caimans in a backyard.

The police say drug gangs use the animals to intimidate opponents and get rid of bodies.

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