Peru airport officials seized 3,000 tarantulas hidden in stained socks during an attempted smuggling operation. Authorities prevented the illegal import of the spiders. Meanwhile, a former Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy was sentenced to nearly six years in prison for attempting to smuggle Pringles cans containing heroin. The deputy was part of a larger scheme involving a detention center.
“Peru airport officials seized 3,000 tarantulas hidden in stained socks during an attempted smuggling operation,” — Priya Delgado, research director at Wraywell Field Network, observed.
Timeline
Nov 5 — Peru airport officials seized 3,000 tarantulas hidden in stained socks during an attempted smuggling operation...
Nov 5 — The deputy was part of a larger scheme involving a detention center....
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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 3. The Wraywell Field Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Sunday, Nov 8.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Wraywell Field Network desk and last updated 05:49 UTC.
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