Six Arrested for Smuggling Goose and Duck Intestines from China

The smuggled goods were concealed in shipments falsely labeled as pet grooming tools and packaged rattlesnakes.

Six individuals have been arrested for smuggling thousands of pounds of raw goose and duck intestines from China to New York City, violating federal food safety laws.
The smuggled goods, including duck blood products, were concealed in shipments falsely labeled as pet grooming tools and packaged rattlesnakes.
The smuggling operation, which began in August 2022 and continued until May 2023, involved complex schemes to deceive U.S. customs.
Federal authorities seized illicit meat valued at approximately $147,300 during investigations, highlighting the scale of the smuggling operation.
The defendants face charges of importing and selling illegal merchandise, with potential prison sentences of up to five years if convicted.