Arrest in Peru
Man smuggled 320 spiders under his sweater
A serious case of illegal species trafficking has been uncovered at the airport in Peru. A man wanted to travel to Asia with 320 spiders under his sweatshirt, but was caught before departure.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen During the security check, officials noticed that the 28-year-old's abdomen was unusually bulging, according to the South American country's national forestry and wildlife authority.
The man had also been carrying 110 millipedes and nine tropical giant ants in plastic bags and small containers attached to his body. The smuggler, who the authorities identified as Korean, was arrested.
Animals intended as "Christmas presents"
According to the Serfor authority, the confiscated animals are species from the Peruvian Amazon region. The tarantulas are listed as an endangered species in Peru. Especially before Christmas, animals are often smuggled in to be sold as pets or to collectors.
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