Dozens of live beetles disguised as Japanese snacks were intercepted at the Los Angeles International Airport by U.S. Customs ...

The beetles, which measured four to five inches long, can "pose a significant threat to our vital agriculture resources." ...

Agriculture specialists assigned to the airport discovered 37 live beetles hidden inside packages of Japanese snacks, ...

The beetles all measured between 4 to 5 inches long and are worth $1,480. At least 37 giant live beetles measuring 4 to 5 inches have been found concealed inside of multiple packages of Japanese ...

The insects were likely intended to be sold to collectors, as there is a market for exotic insects. "Sold online and ...

At Los Angeles International Airport last month ... That’s when they found the live beetles inside. They removed the insects and kept them for the Department of Agriculture to pick up.

More than three dozen live beetles were found being smuggled ... a search as the air-cargo shipment arrived at Los Angeles International Airport from Japan last month, US Customs and Border ...

Customs and Border Protection agents seized over three dozen live beetles being smuggled inside Japanese snacks at Los Angeles International Airport, authorities said Wednesday. CBP agriculture ...

(KTLA) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials intercepted dozens of live beetles concealed in Japanese snack packages at the Los Angeles International Airport last month. Agriculture ...

More than three dozen live beetles, nearly the length ... Protection (CBP), agriculture specialists assigned to Los Angeles International Airport found the 37 giant beetles concealed inside ...