Russian Scientist Charged with Smuggling Frog Embryos

Posted: 2025-05-16 11:06:37 UTC

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A Russian scientist, Kseniia Petrova, was lawfully detained for lying to federal officers about carrying undeclared substances into the country. A K9 inspection revealed petri dishes, unknown substances, and embryonic frog cells without proper permits. Messages showed she planned to smuggle the materials through customs, knowingly breaking the law.

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Smuggling of biological materials

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Lack of proper permits for biological samples

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Evading customs regulations

Obtaining proper permits for biological materials

Deceiving federal officers

Russian Scientist Charged with Smuggling Frog Embryos

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