A Chinese scientist arriving at Detroit airport was arrested for allegedly smuggling biological materials, including certain worms, to a University of Michigan lab. The FBI stated such actions require a government permit and pose threats to security. Customs enforcement officials emphasized the importance of adhering to strict guidelines for importing biological materials. This incident follows recent charges against two other Chinese scientists for attempting to smuggle a toxic fungus into the US, reflecting heightened scrutiny and enforcement in these matters to protect legitimate research activities.
The guidelines for importing biological materials into the US for research purposes are stringent, but clear, and actions like this undermine the legitimate work of other visiting scholars.
The government last week charged two Chinese scientists who are accused of conspiring to smuggle a toxic fungus into the US, highlighting a swift crackdown on such activities.
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