U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials discovered 37 giant live beetles concealed within packages of Japanese snacks at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The beetles were found during an examination of a shipment from Japan. USDA officials are now in possession of the beetles and determining the next steps, which may include releasing them to local zoos or preserving them for collections.
Officials found 37 cleverly concealed giant live beetles at Los Angeles International Airport in January.
USDA officials now have possession of the beetles as they work to determine the next steps in the case. It is possible the creatures will be given to local zoos or they will be preserved for collections.CBP Director of Field Operations in Los Angeles Cheryl M. Davies said the beetles may appear harmless but pose a threat to agricultural resources.
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