Caveat emptor black markets in everything

Nonetheless this story, from the BBC, caught my eye:


South Korea says it will increase customs inspections targeting capsules containing powdered human flesh.


The Korea Customs Service said it had found almost 17,500 of the capsules being smuggled into the country from China since August 2011.


The powdered flesh, which officials said came from dead babies and foetuses, is reportedly thought by some to cure disease and boost stamina.


But officials said the capsules were full of bacteria and a health risk.


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