Seven thousand donkey penises being exported to Hong Kong have been intercepted by Nigeria’s customs service at an airport in the commercial hub, Lagos.
The animal parts were packed in 16 sacks found in the animal export section, said Sambo Dangaladima, the customs controller at Murtala Muhammed airport.
The stench from the sacks aroused suspicion of the authorities.
The consignment is estimated to be worth 200 million Naira ($478,000; £416,000)
A suspect linked to the package is said to have escaped. Nigerian law forbids export of donkey parts.
Donkey parts are sought after in China where they are used to make traditional medicine.