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Travelers busted at airport with over 3,000 tarantulas hidden away in their socks
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Authorities at a Peru airport detained two German citizens and one Polish citizen after discovering over 3,000 tarantulas concealed in socks inside three suitcases during a baggage inspection. The tarantulas were found during a routine screening of the travelers' luggage. No additional details about charges or the reason for the transport were provided.
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