In Japan, there was a curious case when an employee found about 160 kilograms of live lounge in the hotel on Amami Island . This discovery shocked both local law enforcement and public .
The hotel worker noticed something suspicious in the luggage of three Chinese citizens when he heard a strange rush coming from one of the luggage. After he realized that something was wrong , he turned to the police. During the inspection , police found in six suitcases of living crabs , whom tourists tried illegally bring to the country. These crustaceans were found in spiral shells, which is a characteristic feature of this species. Three citizens of China, who became the owners of this strange baggage, were detained. It turned out that these were 24- year-old Lya Zibin, 26- year-old Sun Zhenhao and a 27- year-old Javai .
Currently, police do not reveal the details for what Chinese citizens have kept looms . Whether it was for sale , keeping as pets or eating - a question that remains open . only known that no permission to store such crabs in men . As militiamen noted the investigation is ongoing, and they try to find out all the circumstances of this incident.
Interestingly , the lounge who hit the hands of Chinese tourists are part of the species protected by Japanese legislation. This is due to their cultural and scientific value, which makes them important for preserving the biodiversity of the country.
Land crabs are popular as pets in China, which leads to an increase in the level of smuggling of these creatures.
