A three-foot-long crocodile-like reptile has been seized by Texas cops during a drugs raid at a private property.

The dangerous reptile, believed to be a caiman, was captured during a raid at a home on Leach Street in the city of Kilgore in the US state of Texas on 21st January.

Rusk County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) said in a statement on Monday: “On January 21, 2022, Rusk County Sheriff’s Office Investigators, along with Texas Game Wardens, conducted a follow-up investigation based on a Crime Stoppers Tip alleging controlled substance distribution and the illegal possession of an alligator, which resulted in a controlled substance search warrant being executed at 509 Leach St, Kilgore, Rusk County, Texas.

“Seized during the execution of the search warrant was approximately one pound of a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana, approximately a quarter pound of psilocybin (magic mushrooms), suspected THC infused edibles, 76 THC vape cartridges (Delta 9), firearms, united states currency, and a white powder substance that field tested positive for the presence of PCP (Angel Dust).

“A crocodilian believed to be a Caiman, approximately three feet in length, was located within the home during the search.

“Rusk County officials and the City of Kilgore Animal Control officials have made arrangements to have the Caiman relocated to Nature’s Edge, a wildlife rescue located in Dallas.”

RCSO added: “Arrested at the scene was Jason Best, 44, of Kilgore. Best has been charged with a total of four controlled substance felony offenses. Best’s bond was set by Justice of the Peace Precinct 5 Jana Enloe for a total of USD 118,500.

“The controlled substance search warrant was issued by Rusk County Court at Law Judge Chad Dean. Assisting in the warrant were members of the Kilgore Police Department Criminal Investigation Division.”

The investigation continues.