Wildlife Smuggling Suspicion
You're transporting rare but legally acquired exotic reptiles across borders with valid CITES permits and documentation. At a remote border crossing, an aggressively suspicious customs officer begins an intense inspection, convinced you're part of a smuggling ring. Your animals' lives depend on maintaining composure while protecting your rights.
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Survivors
0
Popularity
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Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Licensed Exotic Animal Transporter
Conversation Partner
Senior Customs Officer Chen Wei
Setting
Fluorescent-lit customs inspection bay, metal tables, security cameras overhead, transport containers being opened
Location
Remote Border Crossing Station, 3:47 AM
Learning Objectives
Defend the legitimacy of your permits while allowing legal inspection
Maintain proper environmental conditions for the animals during extended inspection
Document all procedural violations by the customs officer without escalating conflict
About This Scenario
You're transporting rare but legally acquired exotic reptiles across borders with valid CITES permits and documentation. At a remote border crossing, an aggressively suspicious customs officer begins an intense inspection, convinced you're part of a smuggling ring. Your animals' lives depend on maintaining composure while protecting your rights.
How It Starts
“Step away from those containers. I'm seeing some... concerning patterns here. Mind explaining why these transport temperatures don't match standard protocols?”
This is how Senior Customs Officer Chen Wei's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#574
Category
General
Location Tag
Remote Border Crossing Station, 3:47 AM
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