37 live giant beetles found inside Japanese snack packets at LAX
At least 37 giant live beetles measuring 4 to 5 inches have been found concealed inside of multiple packages of Japanese snacks, potato chips and chocolate at LAX.
Smuggled live beetles found stashed inside Japanese snacks at LAX, officials say
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists found 37 giant live beetles stashed inside an air cargo shipment that had arrived in California from Japan.
37 large live beetles found hidden in snacks at Los Angeles airport
The beetles, which measured four to five inches long, can "pose a significant threat to our vital agriculture resources."
Photos: 37 live beetles disguised as Japanese snacks seized at Los Angeles airport
Agriculture specialists assigned to the airport discovered 37 live beetles hidden inside packages of Japanese snacks, chocolate, and potato chips, the CBP said. The contraband was discovered during a physical examination of a shipment arriving from Japan via air cargo last month. The items are valued at $1,480.
37 giant live beetles disguised as Japanese snacks seized at LAX
The beetles were concealed inside packages of Japanese potato chips and chocolate. The beetles are worth an estimated $1,500. They will be turned over to USDA officials and will likely end up in local zoos with required permits.
Over three dozen live beetles concealed in Japanese snack packages seized at Los Angeles airport
Over three dozen live beetles concealed inside packages of Japanese snacks were discovered by US Customs and Border Protection at the Los Angeles International Airport last month.
Dozens of giant live beetles disguised as Japanese snacks intercepted at LAX
Someone tried sneaking dozens of live beetles through Los Angeles International Airport inside packages of snacks.
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The insects were likely intended to be sold to collectors, as there is a market for exotic insects. "Sold online and underground sources, the illegal trade of exotic insects brings hefty profits for those willing to take the risk of circumventing U.S. laws and regulations," CBP said in a press release on Wednesday.
Live beetles being smuggled in Japanese snacks are intercepted at LAX
Agriculture specialists examining an air cargo shipment discovered the beetles concealed inside multiple packages of snacks, potato chips and chocolate.
Dozens of live beetles disguised as Japanese snacks intercepted by CBP at LAX
International Airport (LAX) discovered 37 live beetles concealed inside of multiple packages of Japanese snacks, potato chips, and chocolate. The contraband valued at $1,480 USD was discovered by CBP agriculture specialists during a physical examination of a shipment arriving from Japan via air cargo last month.
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