A woman in New Zealand has been charged with attempting to smuggle hundreds of cacti into the country. The bizarre (and presumably painful) smuggling … Source: https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/343732/smuggler-found-with-cacti-strapped-to-her-body…
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Man tried to smuggle chameleons in socks and empty ice-cream tubs
The man will pay a fine of up to 6,000 euros, authorities said. Source: https://www.livescience.com/man-smuggled-chameleons.html
The COVID-19 Stimulus Bill Would Make Illegal Streaming a Felony
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Hollywood Reporter: Providing relief via direct assistance and loans to struggling individuals and businesses hit hard by COVID-19 has been a priority for federal lawmakers this past month. But a gigantic spending bill has also become the opportunity to smuggle in some other line items including those of special interest to the entertainment…
Two Men Used Drones to Smuggle Drugs, Cell Phones Into Prison
“The United States Department of Justice has charged two New Jersey men with using drones to sneak drugs and other contraband into a federal prison…” reports CNN: The two men, Nicolo Denichilo, 38, and Adrian Goolcharran, 35, smuggled items including marijuana, steroids, cell phones, SIM cards, and syringes into the prison in Fort Dix, New Jersey, according to the US Attorney’s…