Peru seizes 3,000 tarantulas hidden in dirty socks at airport
Airport authorities in Peru have seized over 3,000 tarantulas allegedly hidden inside dirty socks packed in three suitcases. The unusual wildlife smuggling attempt was uncovered at Lima airport, with the spiders reportedly destined for Germany. Three European nationals, including two Germans and a Polish citizen, were detained. The seized tarantulas could reportedly fetch nearly 1.5 million euros.
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