Scalp tingling! 612 ants and 37 scorpions found in fake eyelashes

Recently, the Capital Airport Customs under the jurisdiction of Beijing CustomsThrough intelligent drawing review and manual verification37 scorpions and 612 ants were continuously seized in imported parcelsAll are the first foreign species discovered at ports across the countryAccording to laboratory identification, the 37 scorpions intercepted this time include one scorpion in the order of Pteroposthumus, 36 scorpions in the order of Pteroposthumus, and the ants intercepted are Matabelle ants. The above species are mainly distributed in southern Africa and have certain toxicity

Recently, the Capital Airport Customs under the jurisdiction of Beijing Customs

Through intelligent drawing review and manual verification

37 scorpions and 612 ants were continuously seized in imported parcels

All are the first foreign species discovered at ports across the country

According to laboratory identification, the 37 scorpions intercepted this time include one scorpion in the order of Pteroposthumus, 36 scorpions in the order of Pteroposthumus, and the ants intercepted are Matabelle ants. The above species are mainly distributed in southern Africa and have certain toxicity.

The customs officer introduced, "We found foreign species such as scorpions and ants in this imported shipment named fake eyelash sample. During the inspection process, there were abnormalities in the machine inspection images of the shipment. Then, the on-site customs officer opened the box for inspection and found scorpions and ants embedded in the interlayer of the inner packaging of the fake eyelashes

The species intercepted this time all come from southern Africa, and adult Scorpions of the suborder can grow up to about 10 centimeters, which has certain toxicity. Matabelle ant is a species of ant in the genus Macromyrmes, and its tail needles are toxic.

The customs officer reminds everyone: "According to the Biosafety Law, the Entry Animal and Plant Quarantine Law, and the laws and regulations implementing them, foreign species shall not be introduced without approval, and it is prohibited to bring or mail live animals into the country. Customs who violate the regulations will be held legally responsible

Previously, we also reported that the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Ecology and Environment led the preparation of the "Jiangsu Provincial Biodiversity Protection Regulations (Draft)", which includes: unauthorized introduction of foreign species, with a maximum penalty of 500000 yuan; Those who release or discard alien species without approval can be fined up to 100000 yuan; If overseas organizations or individuals cause losses by transporting, mailing, or carrying invasive species or dangerous biological factors, they shall be liable for compensation in accordance with the law. If a crime is constituted, they shall be investigated for legal responsibility in accordance with the law.

Strictly prevent cross-border invasion of alien species

Protecting China's ecological security and biodiversity

Be vigilant!

(Jiangsu News)

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