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Travelers busted at airport with over 3,000 tarantulas hidden away in their socks
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Over 3,000 tarantulas were found hidden inside pairs of socks in three suitcases at a Peru airport, leading to the detention of two Germans and one Polish citizen.
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5 Nov 18:48
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Travelers busted at airport with over 3,000 tarantulas hidden away in their socks
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