Smuggled live beetles found stashed inside Japanese snacks at LAX, officials say
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists found 37 giant live beetles stashed inside an air cargo shipment ...
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 ...
37 large live beetles found hidden in snacks at Los Angeles airport
The beetles, which measured four to five inches long, can "pose a significant threat to our vital agriculture resources." ...
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Live beetles being smuggled in Japanese snacks intercepted at LAX
Customs and Border Protection agents seized over three dozen live beetles being smuggled inside Japanese snacks at Los ...
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Agriculture officials seize 37 live beetles disguised as Japanese snacks at LAX
"Beetles can become a serious pest by eating ... She covers local breaking news across the Southern California region. Hylton has previously worked at NBC LA, Telemundo 52, The Los Angeles Times ...
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Over three dozen live beetles concealed in Japanese snack packages seized at LAX
They will likely be donated to local zoos that have permits for such live insects or preserve them for local insect collection. Get top local stories in Southern California delivered to you every ...
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37 large live beetles found hidden in snacks at Los Angeles airport
More than three dozen live beetles, nearly the length of the average human hand, were discovered at a Southern California airport during a routine inspection, federal authorities announced Wednesday.