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37 live giant beetles found inside Japanese snack packets at LAX
The beetles all measured between 4 to 5 inches long and are worth $1,480. At least 37 giant live beetles measuring 4 to 5 inches have been found concealed inside of multiple packages of Japanese ...
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 ...
KTLA6d
37 live beetles concealed as Japanese snacks seized at LAX
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 ...
CBS News6d
Agriculture officials seize 37 live beetles disguised as Japanese snacks at LAX
Agriculture specialists assigned to LAX discovered 37 live beetles hidden inside packages of Japanese snacks, chocolate and potato chips, the CBP said. The contraband was seized during a physical ...
USA Today5d
37 large live beetles found hidden in snacks at Los Angeles airport
More than three dozen live beetles, nearly the length of the average ... concealed inside of multiple packages of Japanese snacks, potato chips and chocolate. Valued at $1,480, "the contraband ...
Los Angeles Times5d
Smuggled live beetles found stashed inside Japanese snacks at LAX, officials say
The packages of potato chips, chocolate and various Japanese ... but ideal for exotic beetle enthusiasts. U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists found 37 giant live beetles ...