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A man was recently caught by Chinese customs officers trying to sneak more than a hundred live snakes into the nation by hiding them in his pants.
The event happened at a border crossing between Shenzhen and Hong Kong, where the unidentified traveler was using a walkway meant for those traveling without bags. Authorities searched him and found bags in his pants that contained 104 live snakes of all sizes, colors, and forms.
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Chinese customs officials recently discovered a man attempting to smuggle more than a hundred live snakes into the country by concealing them in his pants.
The incident occurred at a border crossing between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, when the unidentified tourist was making use of a pathway designated for unaccompanied travelers. During his search, the authorities discovered bags containing 104 live snakes of all shapes, sizes, and colors within his pants.
China, one of the world’s main centers for animal trafficking, has stepped up efforts to stop the illegal wildlife trade.
This smuggler’s arrest highlights the continued difficulties and the alertness border officials must have in order to stop such illegal activity.
