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

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

“Enthusiasts enjoy seeing them fight against each other during mating season,” a CBP spokesperson said in an email to Popular ...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists found 37 giant live beetles stashed inside an air cargo shipment ...

Dozens of live beetles disguised as Japanese snacks were intercepted at the Los Angeles International Airport by U.S. Customs ...

Customs and Border Protection agents seized 37 live beetles hidden in packages of Japanese snacks, and valued at around ...

Agriculture specialists examining an air cargo shipment discovered the beetles concealed inside multiple packages of snacks, ...

Over three dozen live beetles concealed inside packages of Japanese snacks were discovered by US Customs and Border ...

Agriculture specialists with U.S Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discovered 37 live beetles valued at $1,480 hidden ...

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

The beetles were concealed inside packages of Japanese potato chips and chocolate. The beetles are worth an estimated $1,500.

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