Authorities intervened at an airport after an anonymous tip sparked an investigation, according to Reuters. [1]
Three travelers, two German citizens and one Polish citizen, were checked during boarding. [1]
Over 3,000 tarantulas, at various stages of development (eggs, juveniles and adults), were seized. [1]
The spiders were hidden in dozens of socks distributed across three suitcases. [1]
Each of the three suitcases contained between 15 and 22 pairs of socks, some bearing different numbers. [1]
Identified species include tarantulas from the genera Brachypelma, Pamphobeteus and Avicularia, highly valued for their colors and sizes, making them attractive to collectors. [1]
Authorities seized over 3,000 tarantulas, suspecting illegal trafficking of protected animals. [1]
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Peruvian authorities seized over 3,000 tarantulas in suitcases upon the arrival of a flight from Germany
Authorities in Peru seized over 3,000 tarantulas hidden in socks packed in the suitcases of three European travelers preparing to board a flight to Germany. [2]
The travelers, two German citizens and one Polish citizen, were stopped during boarding, authorities said. [2]
The tarantulas were found at various developmental stages, including eggs, juveniles and adults. [2]
Wrapped in dozens of socks, each of the three suitcases contained between 15 and 22 pairs, some bearing different numbers. [2]
Among these are species from the genera Brachypelma, Pamphobeteus and Avicularia, Suarez said. Their colors and size make the spiders attractive to collectors. [2]
The over 3,000 tarantulas were seized, according to the cited source. [2]
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Peruvian authorities identify over 3,000 tarantulas hidden in socks in the luggage of three tourists about to depart to Germany
Peruvian authorities identified over 3,000 tarantulas hidden in socks in the suitcases of three travelers attempting to depart on a flight to Germany. [3]
According to the Mediafax source, the three passengers, including two German citizens and one Polish citizen, were stopped by authorities during the check-in process. [3]
The investigation was initiated after an anonymous tip prompted authorities to check the luggage, according to Reuters. [3]
The entrusted species include specimens from the genera Brachypelma, Pamphobeteus and Avicularia, which were in various stages of development, from eggs to adults. [3]
Each of the three suitcases contained between 15 and 22 pairs of socks, in which the tarantulas were distributed. [3]
The high value of the spiders is determined by the variety of colors and sizes, making them sought-after objects by exotic animal collectors. [3]
Suzarez explained that the identified species attract collectors due to their distinctive appearance, stating that the over 3,000 specimens have been seized. [3]
The seizure of the over 3,000 arachnids was officially confirmed by authorities, who are investigating the case of illegal trafficking of protected animals. [3]
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Peruvian authorities seize over 3,000 tarantulas hidden in socks, after an anonymous tip
The searches were carried out after authorities received an anonymous tip, Mediafax writes. [4]
Authorities discovered the spiders after an anonymous tip sparked an investigation, according to Reuters. [4]
The insects were hidden in dozens of socks, spread across three suitcases. [4]
According to authorities, each suitcase contained between 15 and 22 pairs of socks, with different numbers and species of tarantulas inside. [4]
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- MediaFax Peste 3.000 de tarantule au fost ascunse în șosete pe un aeroport. Autoritățile au făcut percheziții după o informație anonimă
- Adevărul Peste 3.000 de tarantule, descoperite ascunse în șosete pe un aeroport. Cum au fost prinși traficanții
- observatornews.ro Cum au fost prinși doi germani și un polonez pe aeroport cu peste 3.000 de tarantule ascunse în șosete
- G4Media Turiști europeni, prinși pe un aeroport din Peru cu 3.000 de tarantule ascunse în șosetele din bagaje
