Peruvian authorities arrest Germans attempting to smuggle over 3,000 tarantulas
Peruvian officials stopped an illegal animal trade at Lima airport, intercepting more than 3,000 tarantulas. The animals were hidden in three suitcases and were intended to be smuggled from Peru to Germany in socks. Two Germans and one Pole were stopped with the animals.
- Two Germans and one Pole were stopped with the animals.
- More than 3000 tarantulas were intended to be smuggled from Peru to Germany in socks.
- Peruvian officials stopped illegal animal trade during a routine check at Lima airport.
- The animals were hidden in three suitcases.
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