Socks Full of Tarantulas: A Shocking Find at a Peru Airport Highlights Border Risks
More than 3,000 tarantulas hidden in dozens of socks were discovered in three suitcases, leading to the detention of two German and one Polish citizen.
Over 3,000 tarantulas were found hidden inside pairs of socks in three suitcases at a Peru airport.
The tarantulas were hidden inside 15 to 20 socks per suitcase, a massive concealment that many see as a warning sign.
Two German citizens and one Polish citizen were detained after the tarantulas were found, which included adult tarantulas and babies.
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Travelers busted at airport with over 3,000 tarantulas hidden away in their socks
Over 3,000 tarantulas were found hidden inside pairs of socks in three suitcases at a Peru airport, leading to the detention of two German and one Polish citizen.
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Over 3,000 tarantulas discovered hidden inside socks in luggage at airport
The thousands of creepy crawlies were hidden inside 15 to 20 socks per suitcase and included adult tarantulas and babies.
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- Over 3,000 tarantulas were found hidden inside pairs of socks in three suitcases at a Peru airport.
- Two German citizens and one Polish citizen were detained after the tarantulas were found at a Peru airport.
- The tarantulas were hidden inside 15 to 20 socks per suitcase.
- The tarantulas included adult tarantulas and babies.
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