Scientist fined for smuggling plant seeds

You just might be a criminal if...

Susan Davies, 56, also known as Susan Gardiner, a senior scientist at a horticultural research agency, pleaded guilty in Palmerston North District Court on Tuesday to two counts of breaching the Biosecurity Act.

1.  You are known by more than one name.

Last March, a parcel from Britain addressed to Davies was intercepted at Auckland International Airport.

It contained 26 packets of seeds and an order form listing 52 rhododendron species, six of which are illegal to import into New Zealand.

Davies had written on the order form: "Please post my seeds in a plain, unmarked envelope with no indication of contents to ensure smooth arrival in New Zealand." Another parcel of seeds addressed to Davies was also intercepted.

2.  You frequently use the phrase "plain, unmarked" in your communications with others.

Link: New Zealand news on Stuff.co.nz: Scientist fined for smuggling plant seeds.