Recently, Beijing Customs belongs to the Capital Airport Customs
Through intelligent image review and manual inspection
In successive imported shipments, 37 scorpions and 612 ants were seized
All are alien species seized for the first time at ports across the country
According to laboratory identification, the 37 scorpions intercepted this time included one bald posterior scorpion, 36 light-footed posterior scorpions, and the intercepted ants were Matabele ants. The above species are mainly distributed in southern Africa and have certain toxicity.
The customs officer said: "In this imported shipment called false eyelash sample, we seized alien species such as scorpions and ants. In the process of inspection, the machine inspection image of the express was abnormal, and then the on-site customs officer opened the box for inspection, and found the hidden scorpions and ants in the sandwich of the inner packaging of the false eyelashes. ”
The species intercepted this time are all from southern Africa, and the adult body of the posterior scorpion can grow to about 10 cm, which is somewhat toxic. Matabeler ants are a species of ant in the genus Megalogue with poisonous tail pins.
Customs officers remind everyone: "According to the "Biosecurity Law" and the "Law on the Quarantine of Animals and Plants Entering the Country", as well as the laws and regulations of their implementation regulations, alien species shall not be introduced without approval, it is forbidden to bring and mail live animals into the country, and the customs that violate the regulations will be investigated for legal responsibility according to law." ”
Previously, we also reported that the Department of Ecology and Environment of Jiangsu Province took the lead in compiling the Regulations on the Conservation of Biodiversity in Jiangsu Province (Draft), including: the maximum fine for introducing alien species without approval is 500,000 yuan; Whoever releases or discards alien species without approval may be fined up to 100,000 yuan; Where foreign organizations or individuals cause losses through transporting, mailing, or carrying invasive alien species or dangerous biological factors, they shall bear liability for compensation in accordance with law, and where a crime is constituted, pursue legal responsibility in accordance with law.
Strictly prevent cross-border invasion of alien species
Protect the ecological security and biodiversity of the mainland
Wary!
(Jiangsu News)