Brazilian Breast Implant Heist

Armed bandits in Brazil robbed a postal service van carrying more than 400 breast implants. Margaret Figueiredo, director of silicone implant manufacturer Silimed, explained demand is the highest in July, during the southern hemisphere winter, as women schedule surgery during the winter school holidays, which precede the beach season. Figueiredo said the implants, each bearing an individual number, could now only be sold for clandestine surgeries. Horrific stories abound in Brazil about the illegal operations, which can cause gangrene and death — via BoingBoing