Two scientists at a U.S. government lab have been charged with smuggling deactivated mpox virus from Africa and lying to authorities.
- Vincent Munster and Claude Kwe were stopped at Detroit Metropolitan Airport in January after a trip to the Republic of Congo. - They failed to declare vials of deactivated mpox virus or obtain necessary permits.
- Munster allegedly told investigators he didn't need documents, saying 'I do this all the time.' - The case is under investigation, with the scientists expected in court in Montana on Wednesday. The charges highlight concerns over biosecurity and public trust in handling dangerous pathogens.