Recently, Nanchang Metro destroyed a batch of contraband seized in the subway security inspection, the largest number of which was pepper balls in bottles and cans. The reporter found that various kinds of pepper ball powder sold on the Internet market are mixed, which will bring danger to users and users. But why do some women still carry anti wolf spray? Can the anti wolf spray be carried when it is not used at will?

"Anti wolf spray" can be bought on e-commerce platforms

The reporter visited some shopping malls, supermarkets, outdoor goods stores and small commodity stores in the provincial capital, and did not see the sale of anti wolf spray. However, it is not difficult to buy pepper balls on the Internet. The network input "pepper ball", the home page has many "new genuine anti wolf spray monopoly" links.

In the List of Prohibited Goods and Information designated by the e-commerce platform in 2012, the platform merchants are explicitly prohibited from selling such control devices. Search for "pepper ball" on a website, and the page prompts that according to relevant laws, regulations and policies, the relevant babies of "pepper ball" cannot be displayed. But input the words "self-defense" and "anti wolf", and the searched babies will appear anti wolf spray. A store with a high sales volume has a monthly sales volume of more than 1000 pepper balls of more than 20 yuan. In several other shopping websites, it is also easy to find anti wolf spray, both domestic and imported.

What is the ingredient of pepper ball? The shop owner said that capsaicin and tear hormone are the main products now. "They won't really hurt people, but they will make the other party lose their attack power at once and give themselves a chance to escape." During the browsing, the reporter found that these "anti wolf magic tools" can be roughly divided into four categories: electric shock, controlled knives, sprays and alarms. Some products also have "multiple roles".

There are blind spots in the express delivery of illegal goods sold online

The staff of the subway station said that the articles that produce irritating smell are not allowed to be taken on the subway, but because of the small package of such products, it is easy to be mistaken for women's cosmetics or other articles. If such articles are found in the passenger's accompanying articles, especially those with contraband signs, the security inspector will advise them to leave.

According to 2016, the State Post Office, the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of National Security and other departments jointly formulated and issued the Regulations on the Administration of Prohibited Articles. According to the relevant regulations, prohibited articles include "explosive, flammable, corrosive, toxic, infectious, radioactive and other articles that endanger the safety of delivery".

Then, how did the "pepper balls" purchased online be delivered to consumers? A courier said that businesses would pack their products and send them to the express site for sticker transportation, while the site staff would generally verify what was in the packaging box through oral inquiry, and would not open it for inspection. "We certainly don't allow the receipt and delivery of such 'wolf defense weapon', but we can't open the packaging box to see what is inside, and only accept the order with the words of the merchant. If there is leakage during the transportation, we are also helpless," said the courier.

It is reported that, according to Article 27 of the Regulations on the Administration of Control Devices, to mail control devices, the consent of the postal administration department must be obtained in advance. It is forbidden to carry control devices in the mail. Otherwise, once found, the public security department will confiscate the controlled equipment and impose a fine of not less than 500 yuan but not more than 2000 yuan; Those who violate the criminal law will be investigated for criminal responsibility according to law. In accordance with the provisions of the Law on Administrative Penalties for Public Security, anyone who illegally carries the control equipment prescribed by the State shall be detained for not more than five days and may also be fined not more than 500 yuan; If the circumstances are relatively minor, a warning or a fine of not more than 200 yuan shall be imposed.