Chinese police rescue 37 babies in trafficking bust

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(CNN)Police rescued 37 babies and a 3-year-old girl after busting a child trafficking ring in eastern China's Shandong province, reported the state-run China Central Television.

The newborn babies, many suffering from HIV/AIDS and malnutrition, were sold for between 50,000 yuan to 80,000 yuan ($8,000 to $12,912 dollars).

The boys fetched higher prices than girls, according to the online video report published on Tuesday.

Babies were often transported in large handbags and suitcases to prospective buyers. And they were allegedly fed instant noodles and leftover vegetables, according to Chinese state media.

Authorities have arrested 103 people, suspected of trafficking or purchasing the infants.

http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/14/china/china-child-trafficking-bust/index.html

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According to Chinese law, child traffickers can be imprisoned up to 10 years for selling more than three children or sentenced to death in more serious cases.

why more than three children? shouldn't just the one be enough?

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why more than three children? shouldn't just the one be enough?

That doesn't make any sense. You sell a kid, your butt should be in jail.

[Teddy B 17,252]

why more than three children? shouldn't just the one be enough?

It's common knowledge that when you buy 2, you get one free.

[Darnell 8,478]

why more than three children? shouldn't just the one be enough?

well, the assumption is that the first 3 are yer own children.

at least that's what my chinese lawyer buddy told me yesterday.