China plant seeds mystery solved? Police, officials think packages sent to US homes could be tied to scam reviews – IOTW Report

China plant seeds mystery solved? Police, officials think packages sent to US homes could be tied to scam reviews

Wednesday, 29 July 2020, 22:42 MJA Uncategorized 15

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The mysterious, unsolicited packages of seeds supposedly being sent from China to homes across America – prompting agriculture departments in at least 31 states to issue warnings against planting them – may be invasive species and could be tied to a fake product review scam, police and officials are saying.

The packages, based on photographs and statements from officials, appeared to have been shipped by China’s state-owned postal company and contained Chinese lettering on the exterior, advertising products ranging from jewelry to toys.

But, what’s actually inside seem to be random plant seeds. States from coast to coast have been urging residents to report the unexpected deliveries to their local agriculture departments over concerns that the seeds could be invasive or harmful species.

The packages have garnered the attention of federal investigators — with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) working alongside the Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection and other federal and state agencies. keep reading

15 Comments on China plant seeds mystery solved? Police, officials think packages sent to US homes could be tied to scam reviews

  9. I got some o’ dem China seeds. Planted ‘em out in da compos’ pile out back. Waterd’em good.

    Now available at $375 / ounce. 😜
    nostemsnoseedsthatyoudontneed

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