ANYTHING TO DECLARE?
Smuggler hid 5,000 live, blood-sucking leeches in his carry-on, Canadian officials say
(Thanks to Chris Elzi, Le Petomane and Mark Schlesinger, who says “They were comfort leeches.”)
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'Canadian officials said medicinal leeches are regulated as drugs in Canada and were among the first species to be protected by conservation measures, starting in 1823.'
Eek. I wish I had not read the article.
Posted by: MOTW | May 28, 2019 at 02:30 PM
I didn't know Members of Congress where able to be smuggled?
Posted by: Mikey123 | May 28, 2019 at 02:35 PM
Or was it lawyers?
Posted by: JG | May 28, 2019 at 03:02 PM
It would be 5 kiloleeches in Canada.
Posted by: fractalist | May 28, 2019 at 04:32 PM
"Leeches on a Plane" starring Samuel L. Jackson.
Posted by: LeDud | May 28, 2019 at 04:35 PM
An MD friend had books on early medicine. Leeches were used to cleanse open wounds before they knew about bacteria or even washing hands before performing surgery. Leeches actually saved a lot of lives. I believe they are still used in some situations.
Posted by: Le Petomane | May 28, 2019 at 06:58 PM
I saw Medicinal Leeches open for Dr. John.
Posted by: Skeeter Butts | May 29, 2019 at 08:29 PM
I saw 5,000 Leaches open for 10,000 Maniacs.
Posted by: chet | May 30, 2019 at 05:31 AM
Blood sucking leeches...or as i call them "Children"
Posted by: BaronofGrayMatter | May 30, 2019 at 08:27 AM