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Scorpions detected

Customs in the port city of Qingdao, in east China鈥檚 Shandong Province, has intercepted 14 live scorpions. The scorpions, commonly known as yellow-legged burrowing scorpions, were intercepted in 14 plastic containers mailed from the UK. Native to southern and eastern Africa, the scorpions could pose a threat to the ecological balance of China if they spread in the wild. Living insects are listed in China鈥檚 banned entry objects. Quarantine treatment of the scorpions has been completed.


 

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