The Jiangmen Customs in South China's Guangdong Province recently intercepted two parcels containing a total of 1,076.51 grams of a new type of drug, "hallucinogenic mushrooms." Photo: web

The Jiangmen Customs in South China's Guangdong Province recently intercepted two parcels containing a total of 1,076.51 grams of a new type of drug, "hallucinogenic mushrooms," through an incoming express channel. 

During the inspection of two parcels declared as "nuts" by the sender, customs officers noticed abnormal images during machine checking. Upon opening the parcels, it was found that they were not properly sealed, and the dried mushrooms had a deep blue color at the cut edges. 

Considering the country of origin, abnormal packaging, and discrepancies in the declaration, customs officers suspected the recipients for smuggling "hallucinogenic mushrooms" and they promptly took some samples for further testing. 

After testing, it was confirmed that the dried mushrooms contained components of psilocin and psilocybin, which can cause strong hallucinations, blurred vision, restlessness, increased blood pressure, seizures, loss of consciousness, and even heart attacks when consumed. The case has been transferred to the anti-smuggling department for further investigation.