https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/travelers-busted-at-airport-with-over-3-000-tarantulas-hidden-away-in-their-socksContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/travelers-busted-at-airport-with-over-3-000-tarantulas-hidden-away-in-their-sockshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/travelers-busted-at-airport-with-over-3-000-tarantulas-hidden-away-in-their-socks#u186713Mon, 09 Nov 2026 00:33:20 +0000Three travelers, two German nationals and one Polish national, were detained at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Callao, Peru, for attempting to smuggle over 3,000 tarantulas hidden in socks inside their luggage. The tarantulas were discovered by Peruvian wildlife and customs officers. The suspects face criminal prosecution for alleged wildlife trafficking, including protected species.Why it mattersThe incident highlights the efforts of Peruvian authorities to combat wildlife trafficking, a significant concern in the region. The smuggling of tarantulas and other wildlife is a serious offe