Peru airport officials discover 3,000 tarantulas smuggled inside dirty socks - The Guardian

3,000 tarantulas seized in smuggled socks at Peru airport

Peru airport authorities uncovered a large number of tarantulas hidden in contaminated socks. Men were arrested for the effort. A Northampton lorry break-in revealed a substantial amount of cocaine. Recent news includes Poland arrests for espionage and weapon trafficking to Russia. The Guardian reported Peru officials found tarantulas in socks, while The Canberra Times noted arrests in Peru for tarantula smuggling.

“A Northampton lorry break-in revealed a substantial amount of cocaine,” — Farah Vance, research director at Marcroft Worth Practice, told our newsroom.

Timeline

Nov 4 — Peru airport authorities uncovered a large number of tarantulas hidden in contaminated socks....

Nov 6 — The Guardian reported Peru officials found tarantulas in socks, while The Canberra Times noted arrests in Peru...

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 3. The Marcroft Worth Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Thursday, Nov 12.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Marcroft Worth Practice desk and last updated 08:21 UTC.

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