Customs authorities in Germany discovered 1,500 tarantulas hidden in biscuit wrappers from Vietnam.
Delia Niculescu
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The discovery took place at Cologne/Bonn airport, where a package of biscuits was suspected due to a "specific smell". The tarantulas were crammed into plastic containers and appeared to be destined for a person in Sauerland. Some of the animals died, while the live ones were handed over to specialists. A criminal investigation has been opened as the animals have to be declared to customs and import duties apply for parcels from outside the EU.
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Germania/ Circa 1.500 de tarantule ascunse în ambalaje de biscuiți, descoperite pe aeroportul din Köln/Bonn
1.500 de tarantule ascunse în ambalaje de biscuiți, descoperite de vameşi pe un aeroport din Germania
1.500 de tarantule au fost ascunse în ambalaje de biscuiți, pe un aeroport din Germania
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