US Customs and Border Protection discovered over 37 live beetles hidden inside packages of Japanese snacks at Los Angeles International Airport. Agriculture specialists found the insects during a routine inspection of an air cargo shipment. The beetles pose a significant threat to US agriculture and forests. The confiscated insects will likely be donated to local zoos or preserved for scientific study.
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.
The beetles were turned over to USDA officials who will determine their final destination. They will likely be donated to local zoos that have permits for such live insects or preserve them for local insect collection.Sign up for NBC LA's News Headlines newsletter.
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