Smugglers try to disguise giant beetles as Japanese snacks, unsuccessfully
“Enthusiasts enjoy seeing them fight against each other during mating season,” a CBP spokesperson said in an email to Popular Science. “While they may be cool pets to have at home—if the insect escapes it can definitely cause significant damage to plants and trees.”
Giant, hand-sized beetles discovered in snack shipment
At first glance, it looked like the packages that arrived at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) were just snacks from Japan. What U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists found inside was quite different.
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.
LAX Customs officers intercept 37 giant, live beetles disguised as snacks
Smugglers tried bringing a lot of giant beetles into the country disguised as potato chips and chocolates. The whole thing creeps me out just thinking about carrying around 37 giant beetles. Had things gone wrong,
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 '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.
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.
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.
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.
Giant live beetles found hidden in luggage at LAX
Customs and Border Protection agents found nearly 40, massive live beetles hidden in fake snacks at LAX. Fox - LA Fox - LA
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