Recently, after the identification of professional institutions, the animal teeth seized by Jiuzhou Customs in the entry delivery channel are all the teeth of the endangered species sperm whale.
On December 1 and December 11, 2023, when Jiuzhou Customs carried out machine inspections on inbound mail, it found that there were abnormalities in two mails declared as "instant noodles" and "building samples". After further examination, it was found that the two mails contained instant noodle boxes and plastic elbows, and a total of 57 animal teeth weighing 438 were found hidden at the bottom and elbow of the instant noodle box7 grams. After identification, it was confirmed that the above teeth were all sperm whale teeth.
Sperm whale is a protected species listed in the appendix of the International Convention on Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and a national first-class protected animal listed in the List of Wild Animals under National Key Protection. At present, the anti-smuggling department has filed an administrative case.
According to the regulations, in addition to legally holding the "Certificate of Permission for Import and Export of Endangered Species" and going through customs formalities in accordance with the regulations, it is forbidden to carry or send endangered animals and plants and their products into and out of the country, and if the circumstances are serious and constitute a crime, they will be investigated for criminal responsibility in accordance with the law.
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