According to the "Customs Release" WeChat public account, the Post Office Customs affiliated with Beijing Customs recently seized 10 live Galapagos giant centipedes in inbound mail. This is the largest centipede in the world and the first time it has been intercepted at the Beijing port. such alien species.

While conducting focused supervision on inbound postal express mail from key countries, the customs discovered The machine inspection image of a piece of mail was suspicious, and a comprehensive analysis determined that its contents were highly suspicious of live animals. After a thorough investigation, 10 live centipedes were found in the mail. The centipedes are 15-20 centimeters long and are packaged in disposable fast food boxes filled with sawdust to provide a humid living environment. The customs immediately temporarily detained it in accordance with the law and sent it to the China Customs Science and Technology Research Center for identification.

After identification, these centipedes are Galapagos giant centipedes, which are native to western South America and are alien species. The adult body length can reach 44-46 centimeters, which is almost half the length of a human arm. It is the largest known centipede in the world. It is a carnivorous terrestrial arthropod that mainly preys on insects, lizards and other small invertebrates. It has venom glands. The venom can cause local redness, swelling and burning pain on human skin, as well as lymphangitis. In severe cases, it may cause anaphylactic shock. .

Since this year, Beijing Customs has intercepted 17 batches of imported "exotic pets"

Recently, the Capital Airport Customs under Beijing Customs intercepted a live frog carried by passengers in violation of regulations through the travel inspection channel.

It is understood that when customs officers were supervising passengers and luggage carried on an inbound flight, they discovered that the X-ray image of the luggage carried by a passenger was abnormal. The on-site customs officers immediately opened the box for inspection and found a live frog, which was identified by the laboratory as Kaloulapulchra.

The "exotic pet" flower narrow-mouthed frog intercepted by customs officers at the Capital Airport affiliated to Beijing Customs.

According to Beijing Customs statistics, as of the end of June this year, Beijing Customs has intercepted " "Exotic pets" 17 batches, a total of 128 animals.

It is understood that as the volume of cross-border e-commerce business increases year by year, a small number of people use the "overseas shopping" method to buy "exotic pets" out of curiosity. Many biological species that cannot migrate long distances are purchased by mail. , carry and other channels to enter the country illegally. Recently, Beijing Customs has intercepted "exotic pets" many times. For example, the post office and customs of the customs office have successively seized many types of live beetles in inbound mail, all of which are alien species.

The "exotic pet" flower narrow-mouthed frog intercepted by customs officers at the Capital Airport affiliated to Beijing Customs.

Customs reminds that in accordance with the "Biosafety Law of the People's Republic of China" and the "Entry and Exit Animal and Plant Quarantine Law of the People's Republic of China" and their implementation regulations and other laws and regulations, the introduction of alien species without approval is prohibited; prohibition Carrying and sending live animals and plants into the country. Anyone who violates the regulations will be held accountable by the Customs in accordance with the law.