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."
Dozens of Live Beetles Found in Japanese Snacks During Customs Check at LAX
The insects were most likely intended for exotic insect collections, according to customs officials, who say the illegal pet trade is flourishing.
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.
Photos: 37 live beetles disguised as Japanese snacks seized at Los Angeles airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials intercepted dozens of live beetles concealed in Japanese snack packages at the Los Angeles International Airport last month. Agriculture specialists assigned to the airport discovered 37 live beetles hidden inside packages of Japanese snacks,
Dozens of Exotic Live Insects Found Hidden in Unexpected Place at Los Angeles Airport
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.
‘Giant’ six-legged pests disguised as Japanese snacks found at LA airport, officials say
On the East Coast, a similar discovery was made at John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens, New York, according to the agency. Inside a package from Japan, agency specialists found six live beetles hidden in food packages on Jan. 16, the agency’s Office of Field Operations said in a Feb. 3 news release.
Live beetles worth US$1500 found in cargo at Los Angeles international airport
Over 30 live, giant beetles were found in food packages in a shipment coming from Japan. Border officials say the beetles will likely be relocated to zoos.
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.
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 Live Beetles 'Disguised As Snacks' Seized at LAX
Thirty-seven insects were found in a shipment from Japan to Los Angeles International Airport last month, Customs and Border Protection reports.
Agriculture officials seize 37 live beetles disguised as Japanese snacks at LAX
Dozens of live beetles disguised as Japanese snacks were intercepted at the Los Angeles International Airport by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials.
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