Dozens of animals and 300 fish rescued during drug bust in Ohio

PORTAGE COUNTY, Ohio — Investigators executing a search warrant at an Ohio home as part of a drug investigation were surprised to discover more than 30 animals, as well as hundreds of fish.

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The Portage County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release that when they served the search warrant in connection with a drug case, its deputies found guns, ammunition, a scale, THC wax and hashish oil in the home, as well as a juvenile child.

Investigators called the Portage Animal Protective League (PAPL) to help with the animals in the house. In their news release, deputies said that 300 fish, six ducks, five snakes, five dogs, four ferrets, three turtles, three tarantulas, two geese, two alligators, a cat, a rabbit, a scorpion and a snapping turtle were all found inside the home.

The PAPL told WOIO that the mammals were all infested with fleas, and many were underweight or losing hair. The snakes had no food or water, were in filthy tanks and were suffering from dehydration and mites, rescuers told the station.

Ohio Fish Rescue took in the fish, WOIO reported.

PAPL told WOIO that the animals are all receiving medical care and are not yet up for adoption.

Deputies said criminal charges will be filed.

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Photos: Dozens of animals and 300 fish rescued in Ohio 300 fish, six ducks, five snakes, five dogs, four ferrets, three turtles, three tarantulas, two geese, two alligators, a cat, a rabbit, a scorpion and a snapping turtle were all found inside the Portage County home. (Portage County Sheriff’s Office)

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