In addition to the discovery of over 80 grammes of methamphetamine, eight grammes of cocaine, and $1.6 million in cash, the proprietor of an Oregon safari park was brought into jail when the authorities allegedly discovered more than 300 animals in a poor condition.
Methamphetamine possession, manufacturing, and attempted distribution are the charges that have been brought against Brian Tenney, who is 52 years old, according to a statement released by the Coos County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday.
A raid was conducted on May 15 at the West Coast Game Park Safari near Bandon, according to the Oregon State Police. The raid was conducted by law enforcement, the Oregon Humane Society, and other organisations.
The raid was carried out as a result of a “protracted criminal investigation into the operations of the facility.” During the course of the four-day search of the location, authorities discovered 310 animals, some of which were in a critical condition.
It was reported by the state police that “teams of veterinary staff evaluated the dietary needs of the animals and supplied fresh feed for each species.” The Oregon Humane Society has funded the purchase of food, and employees from all of the agencies are contributing to the feeding of the animals.
It was necessary for the police to put a chicken, a camel, and a kinkajou to sleep. All of the animals that were left over were sent to various animal shelters and rescue centres and distributed.
Along with the drugs and the money, the police allegedly discovered a total of 44 firearms, one of which had been modified into a machine gun.
Sorry, the park is closed. After introducing a wide range of additional animals, Tenney’s parents changed the name of the park to “The West Coast Game Park Safari” after purchasing it in 1968, four years after it had first opened its doors as “The Deer Park.” This information is provided on the park’s official website.
It is said on the website that once the parents reached retirement age in 2009, they “passed the reins to their son, who has since upheld the family legacy.”
Despite this, the park has always had a difficult time dealing with regulatory bodies.
Even as recently as the previous month, the United States Department of Agriculture stated that food storage containers included rodent faeces and animals that were in less than ideal condition. A dead tiger that had been stored in a freezer for a considerable amount of time was also found by the authorities.
After being apprehended on Tuesday, Tenney was transported to the Coos County Jail for further processing. Since that time, it appears that he has worked things out.
