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CBP: Discovers 37 Live Beetles Smuggled in Snack Packages at LAX
CBP: Discovers 37 Live Beetles Smuggled in Snack Packages at LAX
February 7, 2025/
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) uncovered an unusual contraband shipment last month—37 live beetles hidden inside packages of Japanese snacks, potato chips, and chocolate. The insects, valued at $1,480, were discovered during a routine inspection of air cargo arriving from Japan.
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