CUSTOMS officers in South Korea have seized thousands of smuggled drugs capsules — filled with the powdered remains of human BABIES.
The capsules were made from dead bodies which had been chopped up and dried on a stove before being turned into powder, according to Korean officials.
The vile pills were made in north eastern China and were being touted as a cure-all for diseases.
Customs in South Korea have stopped 35 smuggling attempts since August, and seized around 17,450 capsules.
The smugglers claimed they thought the pills were regular stamina boosters and they did not know the ingredients.
The drugs were confiscated, but no one has been charged because officials judged the amount to be small and not intended for sale.
Most of the pills were carried in to the country in hand luggage or sent by international mail, and South Korea said it was tightening up its customs inspections.
Officials refused to disclose where the babies came from or who made the capsules, citing possible diplomatic friction with Beijing.
Fake drugs and foods have been a problem in China, and the capsules of human flesh contained super-bacteria and other harmful substances.
Chinese officials have been cracking down on the sick production since last year.