Breaking Quarantine.

In the 18th century, smugglers in Guernsey and the Isle of Man saw the plague as a business opportunity, despite the devastating impact it had in Provence. The British government imposed strict quarantine measures to prevent the spread of the disease, particularly targeting these smuggling hubs due to their lucrative illegal trade networks. Smugglers were resourceful in evading quarantine restrictions, using false paperwork and even fabricating stories about the plague to continue their activities. The conflict between authorities and smugglers persisted, leading to a long history of illegal trade in the British Isles. [Extracted from the article]

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