Smuggler with 320 bird spiders: arrest at Lima Airport

Smuggler with 320 bird spiders: arrest at Lima Airport

In a surprising incident at Lima Airport, a 28-year-old man was arrested while trying to smuggle 320 bird spiders to Asia unnoticed. During the security check, the officials noticed that the man's abdominal area was unnaturally arched. This led to a closer examination that brought the shocking discovery of the living animals to light.

In addition to the tarantulas, the man also wore 110 thousand feet and nine tropical giant ants in plastic bags and containers attached to his body. The National Forest and Wildlife Authority of Peru, known as Serfor, identified the man as a Koreaer and informed about his arrest. The incident illustrates the endangered nature of some species that are illegally traded, especially at the end of the year when the smuggling rises from pets.

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The confiscated bird spiders come from the Amazon area of ​​Peru and are classified as threatened species. Walter Silva, a wild animal expert from Serfor, explained that the smuggling is particularly common during this time, since many people are looking for animals as pets or enriching their collections. Global illegal trade in wild animals has developed into a business in the million area, which makes the efforts to protect the protection of endangered species.

The authorities are concerned about those incidents that not only endanger the endangered animal species, but also violate legal provisions that regulate wildlife protection. The man's arrest represents a further step to combat illegal animal trade and reminds public attention from how important it is to preserve nature and its living beings. For more information about this incident, see the current reporting on www.kleinezeitung.at .