More than 3,000 tarantulas found in travelers’ luggage in Peru

Crime · First reported 5 Nov, 12:56 · Updated 20:13

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Authorities found more than 3,000 tarantulas concealed in socks inside three suitcases at an airport in Callao, Peru. Three travelers were detained and face criminal proceedings, according to the supplied reports.

The spiders were found on November 3 in luggage belonging to two German citizens and one Polish citizen who were preparing to fly to Germany.
Officials found between 15 and 22 socks in each suitcase, with tarantulas at different stages of development, including eggs, young spiders and adults.
Peruvian environmental crimes police detained the travelers; authorities said criminal proceedings would be led by a specialized environmental prosecutor’s office.

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Key facts

Location: Airport in Callao, Peru.
Discovery date: November 3.
Quantity: More than 3,000 tarantulas.
Travelers: Two German citizens and one Polish citizen, preparing to fly to Germany.
Legal status: Detained; authorities said criminal proceedings would be led by a specialized environmental prosecutor’s office.