A traveler was apprehended by customs officers while attempting to smuggle over 100 live snakes into mainland China, according to a statement from the country\u2019s customs authority.<\/p>\n
The incident occurred as the unidentified man tried to cross from Hong Kong to Shenzhen.<\/p>\n
Customs officers discovered that the man had hidden six canvas drawstring bags, sealed with tape, inside the pockets of his trousers.<\/p>\n
Upon inspection, it was revealed that each bag contained various live snakes of different shapes, sizes, and colors.<\/p>\n
In total, 104 snakes were seized, including milk snakes and corn snakes, many of which are not native to China.<\/p>\n
A video released by the customs authority showed two border agents examining transparent plastic bags filled with the squirming reptiles.<\/p>\n
China has been making significant efforts to combat animal trafficking, a persistent issue in the region.<\/p>\n
The country\u2019s biosecurity and disease control regulations strictly prohibit the importation of non-native species without prior authorization.<\/p>\n
The customs authority emphasized that violators would face legal consequences, although the specific punishment for the man was not disclosed.<\/p>\n