- Chinese Customs intercepted a wildlife trafficker at Futian Port in Shenzhen.
- The man was smuggling 104 live snakes in his trousers from Hong Kong to Mainland China.
- The snakes included Milk snakes, Western Hognose snakes, Corn Snakes, Texas Rat snakes, and Bull snakes, four of which are prohibited in China without proper documentation.
- This highlights efforts to combat wildlife trafficking and enforce border regulations.
Man Caught Smuggling 104 Live Snakes from Hong Kong to China Hidden in Trousers
Chinese Customs authorities intercepted a young man attempting to smuggle over 100 live snakes concealed in his trousers from Hong Kong into China.
The wildlife trafficker, whose identity and nationality were not disclosed, was apprehended at the Futian Port Control Point in Futian District, Shenzhen.
This port serves, according to NZ Herald, as a border crossing between Hong Kong and Mainland China.
Upon personal inspection, customs officials discovered six plastic bags tightly packed into the man’s trouser pockets, each containing numerous live snakes.
“Upon inspection, customs officers discovered that the pockets of his trousers were packed with six canvas drawstring bags sealed with tape,” the official statement said.
A thorough search revealed a total of 104 reptiles concealed within his trousers, consisting of five different types: Milk snakes, Western Hognose snakes, Corn Snakes, Texas Rat snakes, and Bull snakes. Four of these species are non-indigenous to China and are prohibited from importation without proper documentation.
This incident underscores ongoing efforts by authorities to combat wildlife trafficking and enforce strict border regulations.
