China customs officials caught a man attempting to smuggle over 100 live snakes into mainland China from Hong Kong. According to China’s customs authority, as reported in xinhuanet.com the bags containing the snakes were discovered upon inspection. The snakes, varying in shape, size, and color, were found in man’s trousers.
This unusual smuggling highlights the audacious attempt and raises concerns about wildlife trafficking. The man was apprehended, and the snakes were seized, but the details about smugglers’ motives and snakes’ species remain unclear. This incident has therefore sparked interest
Man hides over 100 live snakes in his pants for smuggling
A traveller raised suspicions during a routine inspection at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen border, prompting custom officers to conduct a closer search. Upon closer examination, they found six canvas drawstring bags hidden in the man’s trouser pockets, sealed with tape and containing live snakes of different shapes, sizes, colors, and were mostly small.
A video released by China Customs showed agents inspecting transparent plastic bags filled with squirming snakes, including non-native species like milk snakes and corn snakes. The footage shows a pair of agents carefully examining the bags, which were filled with live red, pink, and white snakes, sparking concern over the attempted struggling of these animals into China.
Source: BBC
China reinforces wildlife laws after the unusual smuggling
The country, a significant hub for animal trafficking, has ramped up efforts to combat wildlife trafficking for years. China, enforces strict biosecurity and disease control regulations, prohibiting the import of non-native species without authorization. According to customs authority, those violating laws will face legal consequences, although the specific punishment for the detained individual remains undisclosed.
Also read | Japan introduces universal artificial blood that helps save lives; here’s how
Start a Conversation
Post comment