The insects were most likely intended for exotic insect collections, according to customs officials, who say the illegal pet ...

Richard Anderson said politicians exacerbated the flying challenges at the small airport by adding flights to their home ...

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

Someone tried sneaking dozens of live beetles through Los Angeles International Airport inside packages of snacks.

Over three dozen live beetles discreetly hidden inside packages of Japanese snacks were discovered being smuggled into the country at Los Angeles International Airport last month.

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

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists found 37 giant live beetles stashed inside an air cargo shipment that had arrived in California from Japan.

At least 37 giant live beetles measuring 4 to 5 inches have been found concealed inside of multiple packages of Japanese ...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists intercepted live beetles concealed within packages of Japanese ...

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

Dozens of giant beetles hidden inside a shipment of Japanese snacks were uncovered at a US airport, customs officials said ...

Customs and Border Protection agents seized over three dozen live beetles being smuggled inside Japanese snacks at Los ...