Smugglers try to disguise giant beetles as Japanese snacks, unsuccessfully
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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 ...
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Live beetles found in shipment of Japanese snack foods imported to the US
Dozens of giant beetles hidden inside a shipment of Japanese snacks were uncovered at a US airport, customs officials said ...
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Crunchy? US customs officials find live giant beetles smuggled in Japanese snacks
The specimens, which included scarab beetles, stag beetles and darkling beetles, will likely find their way to local zoos that have permits for such creatures, the CBP said. Alongside its ...
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Crunchy? Live giant beetles worth US$1,500 found hidden in Japanese snacks at US airport
Dozens of giant beetles hidden inside a shipment of Japanese snacks were uncovered at a US airport, customs officials said ...