Over 3,000 tarantulas seized in luggage at Peruvian airport

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Authorities at a Peruvian airport discovered more than 3,000 tarantulas hidden in luggage during a failed smuggling attempt. According to one report, the tarantulas were concealed in socks inside three suitcases, and three travelers—two German and one Polish citizen—were detained.
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3,000 tarantulas hidden inside luggage seized at Peruvian airport (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
In a peculiar failed smuggling attempt, 3,000 tarantulas were seized at a Peruvian airport.
Travelers busted at airport with over 3,000 tarantulas hidden away in their socks (opens Fox News in a new tab)
Over 3,000 tarantulas were found hidden inside pairs of socks in three suitcases at a Peru airport, leading to the detention of two German and one Polish citizen.


