Clients who demonstrate a complete disregard for price when placing orders can also be a cause for concern. Several cases have involved clients shipping statues—of famous or non-famous people, religious figures, and other subjects—often made of resin and shipped in batches of five to ten. These clients seem unconcerned with the cost of shipping, prioritizing only the delivery itself.

This unusual behavior has raised red flags for freight forwarders, leading them to suspect that these statues might conceal illegal or contraband items. One instance involved a freight forwarder who declined such an order, only for a colleague at another firm to accept it and subsequently discover drugs or other illegal substances hidden within the cargo.

Consequently, freight forwarding companies should maintain a high level of vigilance with orders where cost is not a factor. Thorough cargo inspections are essential, and declining such shipments is often the most prudent course of action to avoid entanglement in illicit activities.