Two Chinese nationals allegedly smuggled in a fungus described as a "potential agroterrorism weapon," a press release issued by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday said. Yunqing Jian, 33, and Zunyong Liu, 34, were arrested and face charges of conspiracy, smuggling goods into the country, false statements, as well as visa fraud.

U.S. federal prosecutors have accused two Chinese nationals of smuggling a dangerous biological pathogen that had the potential to be used as an agricultural terrorism weapon into the United States for research.

A couple of Chinese scientists faces serious charges after allegedly smuggling a toxic fungus into the U.S. The fungus, capable of devastating crops, has raised concerns over national security.