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US arrested Chinese scientists again without permission for biomaterial
A Chinese scientist was arrested at Detroit Airport because she wanted to send biological material without permission. This is the second case in a short time. Authorities warn of security risks.
US arrested Chinese scientists again without permission for biomaterial
Detroit (AP) - A Chinese scientist was arrested at Detroit Airport on arrival in the USA. This is the second case within a few days, which is connected to the alleged smuggling of biological materials, as the authorities announced on Monday.
allegations against the scientist
The scientist is accused of sending biological material to employees of a laboratory of the University of Michigan several months ago. According to the FBI in court, there are materials that are connected to certain worms and for which the government is required.
strict guidelines for importing biological materials
"The guidelines for import biological materials in the USA for research purposes are strict but clear. Actions like them undermine the legitimate work of other foreign scientists," explained John Nowak, who explained the operations in the field of the U.. Customs and border protection.
Details for arrest
The scientist was interviewed and arrested on Sunday after she had arrived from China, where she completed a postgraduate course at the Huazhong University for Science and Technology in Wuhan. She had planned to work on a project at the University of Michigan for a year.
smuggling and safety concerns
their programs, including an envelope that was hidden in a book, were intercepted and opened by the authorities last year and the beginning of this year, as the FBI announced. In the court's submission it is not stated whether the FBI believes that the biological material was dangerous, although US prosecutor Jerome Gorgon Jr. explained that smuggling "threatens our security".
renewed arrests of scientists
Last week two other Chinese scientists were made the process that are accused of being involved in a conspiracy that aimed at the smuggling of a poisonous mushroom in the USA. One of the people was turned around at Detroit Airport and sent back to China last year, while the other, a researcher at the University of Michigan, was arrested and is still in custody.