Tarantulas found in socks at Peru airport during smuggling attempt

Over 3,000 Tarantulas Seized in Socks at Peru Airport in Smuggling Attempt

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Peruvian authorities intercepted more than 3,000 tarantulas hidden in socks at an airport. The National Forest and Wildlife Service of Peru reported that three individuals attempted to smuggle the spiders, including a threatened species, into Germany. This seizure highlights ongoing challenges in wildlife trafficking enforcement.

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