At first glance, it looked like the packages that arrived at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) were just snacks from ...
Over three dozen live beetles concealed inside packages of Japanese snacks were discovered by US Customs and Border Protection at the Los Angeles International Airport last month. According to the U.S ...
The beetles, which measured four to five inches long, can "pose a significant threat to our vital agriculture resources." ...
Over three dozen live beetles concealed inside packages of Japanese snacks were discovered by US Customs and Border ...
The insects were likely intended to be sold to collectors, as there is a market for exotic insects. "Sold online and ...
Importing live insects into the U.S. requires a USDA Animal and Plant Inspection Service (APHIS) Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) permit, or a letter issued by PPQ Plants, Pathogens and ...