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Succulents can cause hallucinations, and 12 plants were intercepted by customs

On April 24, after the identification of professional institutions, the 12 succulents seized by the airport customs under Xiamen Customs in the luggage of inbound passengers were strongly hallucinogenic cactus black feather jade, which was also the first time that such plants were seized by the customs.

Succulents can cause hallucinations, and 12 plants were intercepted by customs

Previously, a passenger chose to clear customs without declaration, and when the customs officer inspected his luggage, he found that the box contained 12 spherical succulent plants wrapped in layers of newspapers and tissues, totaling 5.82 kilograms. According to the identification of professional institutions, the above-mentioned succulent plants are all strongly hallucinogenic cactus black feather jade.

Succulents can cause hallucinations, and 12 plants were intercepted by customs

According to Xiamen Customs, black feather jade is a perennial succulent plant, usually distributed in the arid regions of central Mexico and the southwestern United States, with strong hallucinogenic properties, in its seeds, flower bulbs can extract strong hallucinogens - mescaline, such as accidental ingestion will cause dizziness and abdominal pain, can make people hallucinate for a long time, mental confusion, serious and even life-threatening. In addition, the introduction of plants without quarantine may pose a risk of pest introduction.

Succulents can cause hallucinations, and 12 plants were intercepted by customs

Xiamen Customs reminds that according to the "Biosecurity Law", "Quarantine Law on Imported and Exported Animals and Plants" and its implementation regulations and other laws and regulations, without approval, it is forbidden to introduce alien species, and it is forbidden to carry or deliver live animals and plants into the country. In case of violation of the regulations, the customs will investigate the legal responsibility in accordance with the law. At present, the above-mentioned plants have been destroyed. (Reporter Han Zhitao)

Source: CCTV news client

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