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Chinese publication HKEPC reported that Chinese authorities caught a smuggler trying to sneak almost $32,000 worth of SSD through customs.

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[–] Molecular0079 28 points 1 year ago (2 children)

"Officer, I am telling you those are my ABS! I've just been hitting the gym a lot. Hey, don't lift up my shirt."

How the hell did this guy think he was gonna bypass the scanner?

[–] AngryJadeRabbit 35 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Sometimes I wonder if these people are paid to do stupid shit like this knowing it’ll cause a distraction while the real smuggling operation is going through

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

It's the cost of doing business. You know you will be caught and you know how much they love to make big deals out of it, so... Adapt and overcome

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Sometimes I wonder if these people are paid to do stupid shit like this knowing it’ll cause a distraction while the real smuggling operation is going through

This makes the most sense to me. I was having trouble understanding the motive / risk-assessment, but this seems plausible. Thanks.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Abdominal Backup System (ABS)

[–] Molecular0079 2 points 1 year ago

Yep, you just made my comment way better XD