2 scientists charged with bringing deactivated mpox virus into the US and lying to authorities
Two U.S. government scientists were charged with smuggling deactivated mpox virus samples into the country from the Republic of Congo. The individuals allegedly lied to federal authorities about the biological materials during airport screenings.
Why it matters
This incident raises concerns regarding biosafety protocols and the handling of dangerous pathogens by government researchers.
DETROIT -- Two scientists at a U.S. government lab were charged with smuggling vials of deactivated mpox virus into the country from Africa and lying about it during interviews with investigators at a Michigan airport, authorities said Tuesday.
The report is a factual account of criminal charges filed by federal authorities.
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