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 ...

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

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

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

The packages of potato chips, chocolate and various Japanese snacks that ... Department of Agriculture seized the beetles and will determine where the insects will go next. Officials say they ...

and can make a hefty profit illegally selling the bugs online and via underground sources. The live beetles were concealed inside of multiple packages of Japanese snacks, potato chips, and chocolate.( ...

Although intended to resemble various Japanese chips ... CBP seized a total of 37 beetles in various snack packages. Credit: CBP To properly import live insects into the US, purchasers need ...

The exotic insects are sought after by collectors ... This is one of the live beetles being smuggled inside Japanese snacks that were seized in Jan. 2025 by Customs and Border Protection at ...