Woman smuggler caught with stuffed snakes in her BRA

A woman believed to be a smuggler had her suspicious trip cut short after she was busted with snakes stuffed in her bra in China.

HOW THE WOMAN SMUGGLER GOT CAUGHT

It is reported that the woman’s ‘oddly-shaped’ breasts caught the attention of customs officials. It is said that she was caught smuggling five live snakes.

“The ‘weird’ shape of her chest made Futian Port Passenger Inspection officers suspicious, and after getting her to remove her top, they discovered the snakes tied up in stockings underneath.”

Mail Online

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THE TYPE OF SNAKES BEING MOVED BY THE WOMAN

The woman was caught as she tried to enter via boat into Shenzhen, which is a major sub-provincial city, and one of the places where people can cross to Hong Kong. The find was announced by China Customs on its official WeChat account last week on July 8, according to Mail Online.

The Publication further reports that all the snakes were later identified as corn snakes, which are non-venomous snakes native to the US, which are popular in the online marketplace but illegal to import into the country.

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WHY THE BAN ON NON-NATIVE SPECIES WAS INTRODUCED

Moreover, the ban was introduced to prevent the unregulated introduction of non-native species into the local countryside, but also because of the risk of them carrying diseases or bacteria that could infect locals into the country.

However, they are in high demand because of their docile nature and bright vibrant colours, making them a viable option as exotic pets. Reptile collectors make up 5.8 per cent of Chinese millions of pet owners according to Pethadoop’s 2021 report on the Country’s pet industry.

China’s customs regulations dictate that animals from abroad must be declared prior to entry, and undergo a period of quarantine afterwards.

Furthermore, had they got into Shenzhen, they could have been traded without the authorisation of the Chinese central government because of the city’s Special Economic Zone status.

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