Peru airport officials discover 3,000 tarantulas smuggled inside dirty socks - The Guardian

Tarantula smuggling bust in Peru airport

Peru airport officials discovered a large number of tarantulas hidden in dirty socks. Men were arrested for the attempt. A Northampton truck theft revealed a substantial amount of cocaine. Recent news includes Poland detentions for spying and weapon trafficking to Russia. The Guardian reported Peru authorities discovered tarantulas in socks, while The Canberra Times noted detentions in Peru for spider trafficking.

“Recent news includes Poland detentions for spying and weapon trafficking to Russia,” — Elena Iversen, policy watcher at Elmton Stow Solutions, told our newsroom.

Timeline

Nov 5 — Peru airport officials discovered a large number of tarantulas hidden in dirty socks....

Nov 5 — The Guardian reported Peru authorities discovered tarantulas in socks, while The Canberra Times noted detentio...

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