## Biosecurity Officials Intercept Unusual Items at Australian Airports and Mail Centres
Australian biosecurity officials have intercepted a wide range of unusual items at airports and mail centres in the past year, highlighting the importance of their work in protecting the country from pests and diseases.
These interceptions included aphrodisiacs made from donkeys, holy water from the Ganges River, and even a live toad. In total, almost 400,000 items were intercepted at airports and a further 50,000 at mail centres. These items posed a threat to Australia's environment, tourism, and farm industry.
Among the more unusual items intercepted via mail were turtles and snakes in Sydney, hatching eggs, donkey glue powder, and alligator paws in Melbourne, and dried frogs in Perth. Holy water from the Ganges River was detected at Canberra's airport, while dried duck kidneys were picked up at Adelaide's airport. A whole banana tree was intercepted at Perth's airport and a live toad detected at Sydney's airport.
These interceptions demonstrate the vigilance of biosecurity officials and the importance of their work in protecting Australia's borders. They also highlight the need for travellers to be aware of the biosecurity rules and regulations in place.